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Nationwide survey shows Americans oppose a cosmetic tax
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A majority of Americans oppose the inclusion of a five percent tax on cosmetic medical procedures, according to a survey recently released. Survey respondents oppose the cosmetic tax by a 52 percent - 43 percent margin.
According to the survey, a large majority of respondents, by a 64 percent - 34 percent margin, agree that the cosmetic medical procedures tax has no place in health care reform, since these procedures and treatments are not covered by health insurance
and the tax will disproportionately impact middle class women.
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Connie Culp, first U.S. face transplant patient, still on long road to recovery
Zimbio
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Nearly a year after receiving the first face transplant surgery ever performed in
the United States, Connie Culp can taste, smell, talk and is regaining motor functions in her face. The November/December issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery reported recently that regaining the ability to breathe through her nose opened new possibilities to Culp.
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Allergan CEO sees only 'Marginal'
impact from 'Botax'
The Wall Street Journal
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Allergan Inc. (AGN) is leading the charge against a proposed U.S. tax on cosmetic medical procedures, but the company doesn't expect such a tax would have much impact on business, Allergan's chief executive said.
The U.S.
Senate's health-overhaul bill unveiled last month included the proposed 5 percent tax, dubbed the "botax," much to the surprise of companies making aesthetic medical products. It was a late addition made to help raise money to cover the bill's cost.
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Injectables market falls, but future brighter
Cosmetic Surgery Times
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The $1.2 billion global facial injectables market declined by almost 5 percent over 2008 as patients chose to delay or forego treatment as a result of the economic crisis, according to statistics from medical technology consultant Millennium Research Group.
However, MRG expects recovery to begin in 2010, and by 2014, the market
to return to its pre-recession growth rate of more than 15 percent, PRNewswire reports.
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U.K.: Hair transplants increase five-fold in five years
Telegraph
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Increasing numbers of men are
turning to hair transplants in a bid to beat baldness with the number of operations carried out increasing almost five-fold in five years. New figures released by leading hair transplant provider, The Hospital Group, show a 444 percent growth in treatment between 2004 and 2009.
During the first nine months of this year 1,166 hair restoration procedures were performed.
The cosmetic surgery group, which carries out more hair transplants than any other British clinic, also saw the amount of
treatments for women rise by 300 percent over the five year period.
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160,000 U.S. children had cosmetic surgery in 2008
Natural News
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More than 160,000 U.S. children
underwent cosmetic surgery in 2008, according to a recent study.
In 2008, cosmetic interventions such as breast augmentation, liposuction, Botox injections, hair removal, birthmark removal or "Asian eye surgery" were performed in 160,283 U.S. residents under the age of 19. Due to the economic recession, this actually represented a drop from the 2007 figure of 205,119, but was still higher than the 2006 figure of 145,094.
Experts say that cosmetic surgery has become more societally acceptable,
fueled in part by celebrities and reality shows embracing it as a normal practice. In addition, modern parents are more willing than ever to consider the procedure for their kids.
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Botox, plastic surgery, and Hollywood: Is it ever OK?
Allure
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Jenny McCarthy didn't exactly drop a bombshell on The Tonight Show a few nights ago when she told Conan O'Brien that most Hollywood actresses over the age of 36 have had Botox. "Anyone that doesn't [admit it] is full of [bleep]," she said. Many women are getting sick of the denials McCarthy was referring to—about Botox injections and other procedures. After all, the "I would never" trend among celebs who obviously have not only perpetuates
unrealistic ideals about a woman's aging face, it's contrary to how regular women feel about their own "work." One recent study of plastic surgery patients found that a whopping 87 percent say they have no problem chatting about their wrinkle fillers and Botox use with friends and family, and 43 percent admit they're even open to talking about their procedures with strangers.
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DIY cosmetic products: Women turn to web
Aesthetic Medicine News
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For millions of Americans, the solution to crow's feet, thin lips, and frown lines is at the end of a syringe, or in a bottle. A quick trip to a medical spa, dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a Botox injection, lip augmentation or chemical peel offers the promise of a youthful
look.
But these cosmetic procedures don't come cheap.
These high prices are enough for some consumers to take their business away from medical professionals, and go instead to the Web. They are "doing it themselves," ordering prescription-only products online, and injecting themselves at home.
It might sound easy, but is it safe to self-inject powerful drugs obtained from a Web site?
Absolutely not, according to Dr. Joel Cohen of AboutSkin Dermatology in Denver, Colo. He is one of the
leading experts in the treatment of complications related to cosmetic injectables, and has published extensively on the topic.
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Japanese females edge out males in skin quality
Cosmetic Surgery Times
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A recent study comparing the skin quality of elderly Japanese individuals found that females had significantly better skin quality than that of age-matched males. Additionally, smoking status and the use of foundation or sunscreen were found to influence overall skin quality, indicating that a modification in lifestyle could positively impact youthful-looking skin in the long term.
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Why Tax Botox?
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The Senate health care reform bill, released last month, is over 2,000 pages long. It would generate nearly $850 billion in new federal spending over 10 years, cut over $400 billion from currently scheduled Medicare spending and levy $372 billion in new taxes. Washington is abuzz, dissecting the bill, analyzing and demagoguing it, trying to figure out what it all means.
Meanwhile, in certain parts of Beverly Hills and Manhattan, a much smaller provision will be generating much debate and discussion: a 5 percent excise tax on cosmetic surgery and related procedures, colloquially known as the "Botox Tax."
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2010 Facial Cosmetic Surgery Symposium Tentative Agenda Announced!
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What other meeting can you get 46 hours CME credit? Three educational tracks: one great meeting. Grow your
practice and your surgical expertise with world-class faculty that cover a range of disciplines including: Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery and Dermatology at the 2010 Facial Cosmetic Surgery Symposium. Visit www.facialcosmeticsurgery2010.org for the full details and to register.
Track One: General Sessions and Controversies
Get the tips and techniques to bring your facial cosmetic
surgery expertise to a new level. Topic run the gamet: rhinoplasty; facelifting and mid-facelifting; blepharoplasty and browlifting; fillers and neurotoxins; lasers and peels; skin enhancement; even special sessions on controversies and ethics.
Track Two: Masters Seminars
You asked for it and we delivered: over 40 one-hour in-depth discussions on facial cosmetic surgery techniques. A consistently popular educational track presented by some of the top minds in facial cosmetic
surgery from around the world.
Track Three: Practice Management & Marketing
You are more than just an aesthetic surgeon: you also manage a business. That's why the Facial Cosmetic Surgery Symposium was the first to present real-world advice for hoe to grow and optimize your practice. Get the latest on social media marketing, smart accounting practices and much more from the leading experts.
Register for the 2010 Facial Cosmetic Surgery Symposium Today! CLICK HERE
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Pellevé is the newest innovation in skin tightening, recently FDA-cleared to treat facial wrinkles without surgery. Using radiowaves, the Pellevé system heats the deep layers of the
skin, causing collagen to contract and tighten. After treatment, the skin begins to produce new collagen, improving skin firmness and resulting in a naturally refreshed appearance.
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Smartlipo techniques gently heat skin from the inside out for exceptional facial tissue tightening.Smartlipo provides a longer lasting alternative to injections with less
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