From a forgotten Pennsylvania steel mill town, to a revered cosmetic surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. A client list that once included world renowned athletes, models, actors, and even Royal family members from the Middle East.

A pioneer in the art of tumescent liposuction surgery and clinical professor of Midwestern University. Dr. Locnikar had achieved the pinnacle of success in his chosen profession and thus awarded all the luxuries of life.

Once named Cosmopolitan Magazine "Most Eligible Bachelor". It appeared he had achieved the "American Dream", but a dark secret was about to be revealed that would lead to unimaginable destruction.

From Hollywood to underworld terror, the reader will experience how a respected physician struggled with his inability to except his addiction through a "dual existence". The book will shock you and at times make the reader laugh and cry, but, in the end ponder the question: "Could this happen to me?"

1974-1977 Steven Locnikar graduated from Sharon High School in Sharon, PA. 1977.

1977-1982 He then attended Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. on a full athletic scholarship and graduated Magna Cum-Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Pre-Med.

1982-1986 He was accepted to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1982 and graduated with honors in 1986.

1986-1992 Dr. Locnikar accepted a one year internship followed by a one year general surgery residency at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, MO. After completion, he successfully completed a three year residency in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery at the same institution. Ultimately Dr. Locnikar received Board Certification in his sub-specialty.

1992-1993 Dr. Locnikar studied under world renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vincent Forshan in Palm Springs, CA.

1993-2005 Dr. Locnikar moved to Phoenix, AZ. upon completion of his medical training and established a successful and innovative cosmetic and facial reconstructive surgery practice until 2005.