Blepharoplasty, Mentoplasty Et All And The U.S. Economy:

Saqib Ali, a Democrat from Montgomery County, feels that medically unnecessary plastic surgery is a luxury item and has proposed a bill to apply sales tax for plastic surgery procedures that are strictly cosmetic in nature.

Regardless of whether this particular bill will bring in money into Alabama is a concern that is hitting a lot of practitioners who are inclined to think contrary to Mr. Ali. The U.S. economy is anything but savory right now and is likely to stay so for a long time (possibly 2009).

Analysts predict plastic surgery procedures that cost less will rake in more business as compared to major surgeries like breast surgery and mentoplasty. Even surgeries like eyelid surgery and laser treatments might face the brunt of the low dollar.

Laser treatments involve the use of machines that are rather expensive and many cosmetic surgeons prefer leasing them to purchasing them from equipment manufacturers.

Breast implants, chin implants and liposuction too might find fewer numbers as compared to minor cosmetic treatments like Botox® injectables and laser hair removal. But cosmetic surgeons are positive about the U.S. consumer’s interest in plastic surgery which they feel will far outweigh the crumbly economy.

You can visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for some terrific discounts and deals on cosmetic procedures like eyelid surgery, facelifts and injectables.