See below for a list of the main subject headings in The Ultimate Cleavage:
Foreword
Introduction
PART ONE – PRE-OPERATIVE
SECTION 1
About Cosmetic Surgery
About Implants
Why do Women Have Their Breast Enlarged?
Can Any Woman Have Breast Implants?
I’m Not Sure Whom to Tell?
My Partner Loves me as I am
Emotional Reaction
Know Your Breasts
Think As Far Ahead as Possible
Be Confident & Positive
SECTION 2
How do I Find a Suitable Surgeon?
Do Prices Vary?
The Consultation Procedure
What Questions Should I Ask The Surgeon?
SECTION 3
What Are The Different Types of Implant?
What Are The Risks Associated With Breast Augmentation?
Implant Contents – The Difference Between Bleed and Leaking
How Does a Displacement Mammogram Differ?
What Type of Anaesthesia is Used?
Can I Choose My Desired Cup Size?
Should Implants be Located Behind or in Front of The Chest Muscle?
Where Are The Incisions Located?
What is The Scarring Like?
What is an Implant Life Span?
Implant Removal
How would I Tell if my Implant Ruptured?
What Stops The Implant From Becoming Dislodged?
What Does Happen in Aeroplanes?
Will I be Able to Breast Feed?
SECTION 4
Silicone in Everyday Use
The History of Silicone
The Alleged Risks Associated with Silicone
The USA Silicone Controversy
The UK Silicone Controversy
Why I Chose Silicone
SECTION 5
What Do I Need to Do in Preparation For The Operation?
PART TWO - SURGERY AND BEYOND
SECTION 6
What Happens During Surgery?
What Happens After The Operation And During The Recovery Period?
What Do You Do if You Are Not Happy With The Results?
SECTION 7
Collection of Letters From Women With Implants
Gwen’s Story – A Lesson And an Inspiration
Words of Advice From Implanted Women
New Breasts – New You? Your Future With Implants
Maxine Heasman’s Before & After Photographs
List of Reference Sources
Useful Addresses
1998 Department of Health Independent Review Group – Summary of Results of Survey into Silicone Breast Implants
SECTION 8
Maxine Heasman's Diary (from day of surgery through the first 36 days of recovery)
SECTION 9
What Husbands/Boyfriends Need to Know and/or Expect (useful for family members too!)
Information Update