Author: Michael R. Burgdorf
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781642250107
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Look Confident - Feel Confident - Live Confident As the much-anticipated companion to The Mommy Makeover, Dr. Michael R. Burgdorf's The Daddy Do-Over, reveals the truth behind the importance of a man's physical appearance and just how much it can help you-- or hold you back. He examines the recent popularity in male plastic surgery, especially in fathers who juggle a busy family and a busy career. Speaking directly to dads, Dr. Burgdorf introduces a variety of options that plastic surgery offers, letting you find the perfect look for the lifestyle you live--or want to live. Discover no down-time, non-invasive options, as well as comprehensive procedures, to improve your appearance. Dr. Burgdorf will help you learn: - THE PARADOX OF THE MALE DILEMMA. - WHICH DADS ARE GETTING PLASTIC SURGERY. - WHAT PROCEDURES ARE MOST POPULAR IN MEN. - THE HEALTHY REACTION TO A MIDLIFE CRISIS. - HOW VISITING A PLASTIC SURGEON CAN REVITALIZE YOUR CAREER. Discover how The Daddy Do-Over can boost your confidence, reinvigorate your image, and lead to success in your business and your home life.
The Daddy Do Over
Author: Michael R. Burgdorf
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781642250107
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Look Confident - Feel Confident - Live Confident As the much-anticipated companion to The Mommy Makeover, Dr. Michael R. Burgdorf's The Daddy Do-Over, reveals the truth behind the importance of a man's physical appearance and just how much it can help you-- or hold you back. He examines the recent popularity in male plastic surgery, especially in fathers who juggle a busy family and a busy career. Speaking directly to dads, Dr. Burgdorf introduces a variety of options that plastic surgery offers, letting you find the perfect look for the lifestyle you live--or want to live. Discover no down-time, non-invasive options, as well as comprehensive procedures, to improve your appearance. Dr. Burgdorf will help you learn: - THE PARADOX OF THE MALE DILEMMA. - WHICH DADS ARE GETTING PLASTIC SURGERY. - WHAT PROCEDURES ARE MOST POPULAR IN MEN. - THE HEALTHY REACTION TO A MIDLIFE CRISIS. - HOW VISITING A PLASTIC SURGEON CAN REVITALIZE YOUR CAREER. Discover how The Daddy Do-Over can boost your confidence, reinvigorate your image, and lead to success in your business and your home life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781642250107
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Look Confident - Feel Confident - Live Confident As the much-anticipated companion to The Mommy Makeover, Dr. Michael R. Burgdorf's The Daddy Do-Over, reveals the truth behind the importance of a man's physical appearance and just how much it can help you-- or hold you back. He examines the recent popularity in male plastic surgery, especially in fathers who juggle a busy family and a busy career. Speaking directly to dads, Dr. Burgdorf introduces a variety of options that plastic surgery offers, letting you find the perfect look for the lifestyle you live--or want to live. Discover no down-time, non-invasive options, as well as comprehensive procedures, to improve your appearance. Dr. Burgdorf will help you learn: - THE PARADOX OF THE MALE DILEMMA. - WHICH DADS ARE GETTING PLASTIC SURGERY. - WHAT PROCEDURES ARE MOST POPULAR IN MEN. - THE HEALTHY REACTION TO A MIDLIFE CRISIS. - HOW VISITING A PLASTIC SURGEON CAN REVITALIZE YOUR CAREER. Discover how The Daddy Do-Over can boost your confidence, reinvigorate your image, and lead to success in your business and your home life.
In Stitches
Author: Anthony Youn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451649762
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The celebrity cosmetic surgery blogger describes his misfit youth as a nerdy Korean-American student with a misshapen jaw whose life-changing surgery led him to become a successful plastic surgeon.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451649762
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The celebrity cosmetic surgery blogger describes his misfit youth as a nerdy Korean-American student with a misshapen jaw whose life-changing surgery led him to become a successful plastic surgeon.
The Dubrow Diet
Author: Heather Dubrow
Publisher: Ghost Mountain Books
ISBN: 1939457726
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
When you’ve tried practically every diet and have struggled for years to reach and maintain a healthy weight, what do you do next? If you’re Heather and Terry Dubrow, MD, you create your own diet based on cutting-edge and Nobel–prize winning science that promises not just unprecedented metabolic control, but also an internal cellular rejuvenation with powerful antiaging effects. Then, after creating a diet that can transform your life from the inside out, you want to help as many people as possible look and feel their best, so you write a book about it! In The Dubrow Diet, Orange County’s favorite reality TV couple share the diet and exercise plan they created to end their own decades-long yo-yo dieting and flip on what they call the “ageless switch.” The central concept is called interval eating, a practice based on research showing that when you eat is perhaps the most important factor in weight loss and weight control. With interval eating, the Dubrows will introduce you to a simple eating schedule that can help you: ● reprogram your cells to go after stored fat for fuel. ● lower insulin and normalize blood sugar. ● fight off chronic inflammation linked to almost every major disease. ● activate a process known as autophagy, your cells’ self-cleaning process and an antiaging game changer. ● increase your energy. ● finally reach your goal weight. ● rejuvenate your skin and overall appearance. So, what are you waiting for? You have more power than you realize over the hormones that regulate your weight and the molecular factors that determine how you age. It’s time to take advantage of this power with a diet that is not only doable but also sustainable and even fun! The Dubrows wouldn’t have it any other way.
Publisher: Ghost Mountain Books
ISBN: 1939457726
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
When you’ve tried practically every diet and have struggled for years to reach and maintain a healthy weight, what do you do next? If you’re Heather and Terry Dubrow, MD, you create your own diet based on cutting-edge and Nobel–prize winning science that promises not just unprecedented metabolic control, but also an internal cellular rejuvenation with powerful antiaging effects. Then, after creating a diet that can transform your life from the inside out, you want to help as many people as possible look and feel their best, so you write a book about it! In The Dubrow Diet, Orange County’s favorite reality TV couple share the diet and exercise plan they created to end their own decades-long yo-yo dieting and flip on what they call the “ageless switch.” The central concept is called interval eating, a practice based on research showing that when you eat is perhaps the most important factor in weight loss and weight control. With interval eating, the Dubrows will introduce you to a simple eating schedule that can help you: ● reprogram your cells to go after stored fat for fuel. ● lower insulin and normalize blood sugar. ● fight off chronic inflammation linked to almost every major disease. ● activate a process known as autophagy, your cells’ self-cleaning process and an antiaging game changer. ● increase your energy. ● finally reach your goal weight. ● rejuvenate your skin and overall appearance. So, what are you waiting for? You have more power than you realize over the hormones that regulate your weight and the molecular factors that determine how you age. It’s time to take advantage of this power with a diet that is not only doable but also sustainable and even fun! The Dubrows wouldn’t have it any other way.
Pretty Modern
Author: Alexander Edmonds
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822348012
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
This ethnographic account of Brazils emergence as a global leader in plastic surgery takes readers from Ipanema socialite circles to telenovela studios to the packed waiting rooms of public hospitals offering free cosmetic surgery.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822348012
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
This ethnographic account of Brazils emergence as a global leader in plastic surgery takes readers from Ipanema socialite circles to telenovela studios to the packed waiting rooms of public hospitals offering free cosmetic surgery.
Confessions of a Plastic Surgeon
Author: Thomas T. Jeneby
Publisher: Atkins & Greenspan Writing
ISBN: 9781945875373
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
You are about enter the wild and wonderful world of one of San Antonio's most respected and beloved board-certified plastic surgeons. He takes you behind the scenes of his successful practice and tells all, especially the "stuff" nobody tells medical school residents when they decide to go into plastic surgery! Get ready for your jaw to drop as you follow Dr. Jeneby... - from the sanctuary of his on-site OR doing a pre-dawn breast augmentation with his signature adjustable implants; (Ladies, you'll thank him when you get to go as big as you want--gradually, because you're gonna be sore enough after your surgery!) - to his fast-paced consults where he sizes up a potential patient's mental health because he's not just going to give you want you want until he knows you know what you're getting yourself into; (Guys, you may think you want a penis enlargement, but maybe you really just need a little affirmation) -through the moment-by-moment maze of managing his women-only staff...and so much more! You'll learn how he's dedicated to giving to charity and prefers to use the gift of his hands to restore victims of domestic violence back to themselves. You'll also hear from some of his raving fans, whose lives have been transformed because of Dr. Jeneby. Get ready to have your world rocked!
Publisher: Atkins & Greenspan Writing
ISBN: 9781945875373
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
You are about enter the wild and wonderful world of one of San Antonio's most respected and beloved board-certified plastic surgeons. He takes you behind the scenes of his successful practice and tells all, especially the "stuff" nobody tells medical school residents when they decide to go into plastic surgery! Get ready for your jaw to drop as you follow Dr. Jeneby... - from the sanctuary of his on-site OR doing a pre-dawn breast augmentation with his signature adjustable implants; (Ladies, you'll thank him when you get to go as big as you want--gradually, because you're gonna be sore enough after your surgery!) - to his fast-paced consults where he sizes up a potential patient's mental health because he's not just going to give you want you want until he knows you know what you're getting yourself into; (Guys, you may think you want a penis enlargement, but maybe you really just need a little affirmation) -through the moment-by-moment maze of managing his women-only staff...and so much more! You'll learn how he's dedicated to giving to charity and prefers to use the gift of his hands to restore victims of domestic violence back to themselves. You'll also hear from some of his raving fans, whose lives have been transformed because of Dr. Jeneby. Get ready to have your world rocked!
Good Physician, Good Plastic Surgeon
Author: Kun Hwang
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9819718643
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9819718643
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Playing God
Author: Anthony Youn M.D.
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 1642931292
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
“I am a doctor.” Every year, thousands of medical school graduates utter these four simple words. But as you will see in Playing God, earning an M.D. is just the first step to becoming a real physician. In this page-turning, thrilling, and moving memoir, Dr. Anthony Youn reveals that the true metamorphosis from student to doctor occurs not in medical school but in the formative years of residency training and early practice. It is only through actually saving and losing patients, taking on the medical establishment, wrestling with financial and emotional survival, and fighting for patients’ lives that a young doctor becomes a mature and competent physician. Dr. Youn takes you from the operating rooms of a university surgery residency program to the gleaming offices of top Beverly Hills plastic surgeons to opening the doors of his empty clinic as a new doctor with no money, no patients, and mountains of debt. Playing God leaves you with an unexpected answer to that profound question: “What does it mean to be a doctor?” In Playing God, you will take a journey through the world of surgery, hospitals, and the practice of medicine unlike any that you have traveled before.
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 1642931292
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
“I am a doctor.” Every year, thousands of medical school graduates utter these four simple words. But as you will see in Playing God, earning an M.D. is just the first step to becoming a real physician. In this page-turning, thrilling, and moving memoir, Dr. Anthony Youn reveals that the true metamorphosis from student to doctor occurs not in medical school but in the formative years of residency training and early practice. It is only through actually saving and losing patients, taking on the medical establishment, wrestling with financial and emotional survival, and fighting for patients’ lives that a young doctor becomes a mature and competent physician. Dr. Youn takes you from the operating rooms of a university surgery residency program to the gleaming offices of top Beverly Hills plastic surgeons to opening the doors of his empty clinic as a new doctor with no money, no patients, and mountains of debt. Playing God leaves you with an unexpected answer to that profound question: “What does it mean to be a doctor?” In Playing God, you will take a journey through the world of surgery, hospitals, and the practice of medicine unlike any that you have traveled before.
Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction
Author: Ian T. Jackson
Publisher: Thieme
ISBN: 1626239347
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
This book is truly a classic, beloved by plastic surgeons throughout the world. Its strength lies in its simple, elegant approach to solving common reconstructive problems encountered by plastic surgeons at all levels of training. Its appeal transcends specialty interests, with aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons alike finding this book to be an invaluable resource for daily practice. Its comprehensive coverage makes it an essential addition to any surgeon's library. Totally revised and updated with color throughout, this new edition has been totally revised and updated with over 150 additional pages, two new chapters, and numerous new cases, flaps, and problems. Additionally, there are color illustrations, summary tables highlighting the best flaps for various clinical situations, annotated bibliographies, and much, much more. Throughout these pages, the reader benefits from Dr. Jackson's enormous experience and wisdom as he makes note of special tips, critical maneuvers, and important principles that warrant emphasis. Each flap is accompanied by a description of potential problems, and each anatomic area for reconstruction ends with a technique of choice so that the reader can understand the decision-making process that is involved in flap selection. The book begins with a chapter on basic principles, which reviews the important oncologic concerns that must precede any reconstructive-surgery procedure. Principles of tissue movement and flap design are accompanied by drawings that aid the reader in planning. The next seven chapters address each anatomic region. Alternate methods for closing defects in each region are presented. Both simple and complex solutions are detailed. Each reconstructive option is presented in great detail with operative photos as well as beautiful illustrations to depict flap design, elevation, and closure, and to more clearly explicate complex flap reconstructions for difficult problems. Common mistakes and the limitations of each flap are clearly delineated. Chapters on each anatomic region conclude with new summary tables that help the reader quickly identify the best reconstructive options for specific problems. Two Totally New Chapters The final two chapters are new to this edition-Tissue Expansion and Problems and Complication. The chapter on tissue expansion fully details the advantages to be gained from tissue expansion and the applications in each area of the head and neck when local flaps are planned. The Problems and Complications chapter covers common problems encountered in head and neck reconstruction as well as avoidance and treatment of complications should they occur. It concludes with a section on tricks and innovations, which discusses diverse topics such as the use of scarlet red for wound healing, the aesthetic repair of torn earlobes, and the repair of cocaine-induced palatal fistula. There is clearly a wealth of information and much to be learned and applied by surgeons at all levels of expertise.
Publisher: Thieme
ISBN: 1626239347
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 911
Book Description
This book is truly a classic, beloved by plastic surgeons throughout the world. Its strength lies in its simple, elegant approach to solving common reconstructive problems encountered by plastic surgeons at all levels of training. Its appeal transcends specialty interests, with aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons alike finding this book to be an invaluable resource for daily practice. Its comprehensive coverage makes it an essential addition to any surgeon's library. Totally revised and updated with color throughout, this new edition has been totally revised and updated with over 150 additional pages, two new chapters, and numerous new cases, flaps, and problems. Additionally, there are color illustrations, summary tables highlighting the best flaps for various clinical situations, annotated bibliographies, and much, much more. Throughout these pages, the reader benefits from Dr. Jackson's enormous experience and wisdom as he makes note of special tips, critical maneuvers, and important principles that warrant emphasis. Each flap is accompanied by a description of potential problems, and each anatomic area for reconstruction ends with a technique of choice so that the reader can understand the decision-making process that is involved in flap selection. The book begins with a chapter on basic principles, which reviews the important oncologic concerns that must precede any reconstructive-surgery procedure. Principles of tissue movement and flap design are accompanied by drawings that aid the reader in planning. The next seven chapters address each anatomic region. Alternate methods for closing defects in each region are presented. Both simple and complex solutions are detailed. Each reconstructive option is presented in great detail with operative photos as well as beautiful illustrations to depict flap design, elevation, and closure, and to more clearly explicate complex flap reconstructions for difficult problems. Common mistakes and the limitations of each flap are clearly delineated. Chapters on each anatomic region conclude with new summary tables that help the reader quickly identify the best reconstructive options for specific problems. Two Totally New Chapters The final two chapters are new to this edition-Tissue Expansion and Problems and Complication. The chapter on tissue expansion fully details the advantages to be gained from tissue expansion and the applications in each area of the head and neck when local flaps are planned. The Problems and Complications chapter covers common problems encountered in head and neck reconstruction as well as avoidance and treatment of complications should they occur. It concludes with a section on tricks and innovations, which discusses diverse topics such as the use of scarlet red for wound healing, the aesthetic repair of torn earlobes, and the repair of cocaine-induced palatal fistula. There is clearly a wealth of information and much to be learned and applied by surgeons at all levels of expertise.
Masters of Cosmetic Surgery - The Video Atlas
Author: Rod J. Rohrich
Publisher: Thieme
ISBN: 1684202183
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1071
Book Description
"…A useful, richly illustrated yet succinct book that earns a well-deserved place on the bookshelf of plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, and dermatologic surgeons around the world… This one sets itself apart with its elegance, finesse, and comprehensiveness." - Jonathan Kantor, MD, MSCE, JAAD International Quickly learn and master essential aesthetic surgical procedures from global experts! The rapid growth in global demand for cosmetic surgery has led to an urgent need for aesthetic surgeons to learn an ever-growing menu of advanced procedures. Masters of Cosmetic Surgery–The Video Atlas: The Dallas Cosmetic Model edited by internationally renowned plastic surgeon Rod J. Rohrich and esteemed colleagues Sammy Sinno and Paul N. Afrooz presents an amazing new method of learning cosmetic surgery techniques. The didactic video guide features contributions from a Who's Who of superb surgeons and dermatologists that are committed to excellence in their own practices and educational endeavors. Thirteen sections and 93 succinct chapters are brought to life through key video segments in each chapter that expound on how to perform procedures safely and efficiently to achieve optimal outcomes. This unique resource covers 90 procedures and includes more than 12 hours of video, providing clinicians with the ability to read, see, and hear from an impressive cadre of global experts. Procedural chapters cover the face and neck; nose; eyelids, brow, and forehead; ears; lips; chin and jaw; neuromodulators; fillers; facial resurfacing; breast augmentation and reduction; body contouring; vaginal rejuvenation; and non-surgical body contouring. Key Highlights Masters in cosmetic medicine and surgery share clinical pearls on how to flawlessly perform procedures and optimally handle practice management issues Short videos provide an easy method for seeing, performing, and perfecting procedures, resulting in greater efficiency, skill, and safety Well-illustrated high-yield text including key points, preoperative considerations, anatomical features, step-by-step operative guides, and algorithms enhance the ability to quickly learn key concepts for any procedure This how and why guide is transformative in its teaching and learning methods, making it the quintessential reference for trainee and board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons.
Publisher: Thieme
ISBN: 1684202183
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1071
Book Description
"…A useful, richly illustrated yet succinct book that earns a well-deserved place on the bookshelf of plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, and dermatologic surgeons around the world… This one sets itself apart with its elegance, finesse, and comprehensiveness." - Jonathan Kantor, MD, MSCE, JAAD International Quickly learn and master essential aesthetic surgical procedures from global experts! The rapid growth in global demand for cosmetic surgery has led to an urgent need for aesthetic surgeons to learn an ever-growing menu of advanced procedures. Masters of Cosmetic Surgery–The Video Atlas: The Dallas Cosmetic Model edited by internationally renowned plastic surgeon Rod J. Rohrich and esteemed colleagues Sammy Sinno and Paul N. Afrooz presents an amazing new method of learning cosmetic surgery techniques. The didactic video guide features contributions from a Who's Who of superb surgeons and dermatologists that are committed to excellence in their own practices and educational endeavors. Thirteen sections and 93 succinct chapters are brought to life through key video segments in each chapter that expound on how to perform procedures safely and efficiently to achieve optimal outcomes. This unique resource covers 90 procedures and includes more than 12 hours of video, providing clinicians with the ability to read, see, and hear from an impressive cadre of global experts. Procedural chapters cover the face and neck; nose; eyelids, brow, and forehead; ears; lips; chin and jaw; neuromodulators; fillers; facial resurfacing; breast augmentation and reduction; body contouring; vaginal rejuvenation; and non-surgical body contouring. Key Highlights Masters in cosmetic medicine and surgery share clinical pearls on how to flawlessly perform procedures and optimally handle practice management issues Short videos provide an easy method for seeing, performing, and perfecting procedures, resulting in greater efficiency, skill, and safety Well-illustrated high-yield text including key points, preoperative considerations, anatomical features, step-by-step operative guides, and algorithms enhance the ability to quickly learn key concepts for any procedure This how and why guide is transformative in its teaching and learning methods, making it the quintessential reference for trainee and board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons.
The Mommy Makeover
Author: Michael Burgdorf
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
ISBN: 1599325179
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You? MOMS SACRIFICE EVERYTHING for their children, especially their bodies. Pregnancy, breast-feeding, and months of sleepless nights can take a heavy toll, often changing their bodies forever. You DO have a choice. The Mommy Makeover is the proven way to reverse the physical impact of childbirth through safe, effective plastic surgery. Dr. Michael Burgdorf, an award-winning plastic surgeon, shows you how to make the decision for cosmetic surgery, how to prepare for it, and what to expect each step of the way from consultation through recovery. With a Mommy Makeover, you'll regain your body: a flatter tummy, tighter skin, and rejuvenated breasts through simple outpatient surgery. Inside, you'll learn how to: * Give yourself permission to have surgery * Discuss the surgery with your spouse, children, family, and friends * Set your expectations * Choose specific procedures that are right for your body * Select the right surgeon * Prepare yourself, your family, and your household for surgery * Plan your recovery. Discover how a Mommy Makeover can boost your self-confidence, improve your appearance, and lead to a more positive life and career. "As a busy, working mom of two young kids, time is not something I have a whole lot of! Dr. Mike's book has provided me with invaluable information, all in one place, about my options when it comes to taking care of myself and my body. This book is a fantastic resource for understanding exactly what goes into the Mommy Makeover and addresses all of the questions that I could possibly think of... I can't wait to pass this along to my mommy friends!" - Suzi Ellis, luxury brand publicist and small business owner
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
ISBN: 1599325179
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You? MOMS SACRIFICE EVERYTHING for their children, especially their bodies. Pregnancy, breast-feeding, and months of sleepless nights can take a heavy toll, often changing their bodies forever. You DO have a choice. The Mommy Makeover is the proven way to reverse the physical impact of childbirth through safe, effective plastic surgery. Dr. Michael Burgdorf, an award-winning plastic surgeon, shows you how to make the decision for cosmetic surgery, how to prepare for it, and what to expect each step of the way from consultation through recovery. With a Mommy Makeover, you'll regain your body: a flatter tummy, tighter skin, and rejuvenated breasts through simple outpatient surgery. Inside, you'll learn how to: * Give yourself permission to have surgery * Discuss the surgery with your spouse, children, family, and friends * Set your expectations * Choose specific procedures that are right for your body * Select the right surgeon * Prepare yourself, your family, and your household for surgery * Plan your recovery. Discover how a Mommy Makeover can boost your self-confidence, improve your appearance, and lead to a more positive life and career. "As a busy, working mom of two young kids, time is not something I have a whole lot of! Dr. Mike's book has provided me with invaluable information, all in one place, about my options when it comes to taking care of myself and my body. This book is a fantastic resource for understanding exactly what goes into the Mommy Makeover and addresses all of the questions that I could possibly think of... I can't wait to pass this along to my mommy friends!" - Suzi Ellis, luxury brand publicist and small business owner