Gallery: Photo Book Paints Cosmetic Surgery Offices as Beauty Factories

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    *White Consultation Bed, Washington, DC. 2008* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *White Before & After Room, Beverly Hills. 2007* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *White Consultation Room, Upper East Side, New York City. 2006* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Implants, Upper Eastside, New York City. 2008* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Blue Laser Room, Flatiron, New York City. 2006* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *The Whisper, Washington, DC. 2008* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Teal Operating Room, Upper Eastside, New York City. 2006* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Orange Laser Machine, Washington, DC. 2008* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Green Operating Room, Century City, Los Angeles. 2007* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *The Playboy Consultation Chair, Orange County, California. 2007* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Red Liposuction Machine, Orange County, California. 2007* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Blue Before & After Room, Tribeca, New York City. 2006* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *Blue Anaesthesia Machine, Century City, Los Angeles, CA. 2007* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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    *The Botox Mood Chart, Beverly Hills. 2007* *Photo: Cara Phillips*
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