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Plastic Surgery in the Recession

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:45:27 -0400

People who receive plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments aren't all upper-income patients, in spite of the stereotype, and this means the tough economy will have an impact on the plastic surgery industry in 2009. In a 2008 survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, some 27 percent of patients said they were considering less expensive options. That figure is up from 20 percent during the past years. For example, a person may consider injections rather than a major surgery. Doctors say they might cut prices, depending on further feedback. Before the economic recession took hold, the society polled more than 600 people who said they were considering plastic surgery during the next two years. Plastic surgeons were stunned to learn that: - 30 percent reported annual incomes of less than $30,000. - 41 percent made between $30,000 and $60,000. - 16 percent made between $60,000 and $90,000. - A mere 13 percent reported incomes higher than $90,000. So much for associating plastic surgery exclusively with Hollywood and Beverly Hills. **End Summary** Topics: Americans plastic surgery]]> breast augmentation]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Micheal Thompson is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Plastic Surgery in the Recession

Number of Men Getting Plastic Surgery Skyrocketing

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:17:47 -0400

Are you a guy who has thought about plastic surgery or cosmetic treatment but figures these are only for females? Well, think again. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that males in the United States are undergoing more than 1 million plastic surgeries or cosmetic treatments each year, which amounts to 9 percent of plastic surgeries. Statistics still are being compiled for 2008, but in 2007, the number of men who exercised plastic surgery options increased by 17 percent. It's not always a question of surgery. In fact, men most often choose nonsurgical options. Botox injection for a younger look is the most popular by far, with 329,000 injections over the course of a year, according to the society's survey. Guys want to look younger, too, even if James Bond seems to gradually grow older. Laser hair removal is next at 185,000. Despite the caveman in those insurance commercials, a lot of fellows don't want to look excessively hairy. You may not have heard of microdermabrasion, but a specialist in plastic surgery and cosmetic treatment can tell you about it. The dead outer layer of skin, or derma, is removed. **End Summary** Topics: breast reduction]]> liposuction men]]> male compression garments]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Micheal Thompson is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide.

Gen-Xers Adopt More Positive Outlook On Plastic Surgery in Latest Trend

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:40:18 -0400

Plastic surgery is still a growth industry, even while people find more and more cosmetic treatment options that do not involve surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, average annual growth rates are 7.5 percent for plastic surgery and 27.9 percent for non-surgical procedures. This means, for example, that a few more people are asking for facelifts, while many more are opting for Botox injections. Doctors say consumer awareness is growing, advertising budgets are beefed up, and technology has made surgeries and treatments more available. A typical facelift costs about $4,800, while a Botox treatment goes for about $500. Dr. Peter Bela Foder, an editorial consultant to plastic surgery magazines, gives a step-by-step description, "People are starting to realize that there are ways to look better, and if you look better, you feel better, and as a result, you perform better at your job and have an overall better quality of life." More than 3 million Americans received some form of plastic surgery in 2007, and more than 8 million received non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is still compiling numbers for 2008. **End Summary** Topics: botox]]> cosmetic surgery trends]]> cosmetic treatment options]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Micheal Thompson is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a surgeon or more plastic surgery articles at Yodle Consumer Guide.

Best Real Estate Bargains in the United States: Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Move

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:19:44 -0400

When you see one of those "best places to live" lists, in a magazine or elsewhere, what do you think? Do you long to move to one of those places or do you think the ratings are just a big bunch of baloney? How do these lists cause you to feel about where you live? Oddly enough, the economic recession actually can turn 2009 into a great time to move, depending on your circumstances. If you can manage to sell your current home for a decent price, and if you can qualify for a new mortgage under today's tighter guidelines, you can find outstanding value elsewhere. This is especially true if you plan to stay in your new home for a long time without worrying about whether it will appreciate in value. The Cash-Shiller home price index, published at the end of December by stock index Standard & Poor's 500, showed that home prices in 20 major United States cities dropped by a record 18 percent during the past year. Furthermore, the outlook is for an extended slump into 2009. That's bad if you're selling but good if you're buying. **End Summary** Topics: best Oceanside homes]]> best real estate bargains]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Micheal Thompson is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a mover or more moving articles at Yodle Consumer Guide.