Plastic surgery bounces back with the Economy
You can usually tell how well the economy is doing by looking at the sort of things people are spending their money on. When money is tight, people are less likely to spend frivolously on things they don’t need like a new car, a new addition to the house, go on vacation or even on plastic surgery.
But just like how Wall Street watches for signs of the economy improving with home sales and new car purchases, the number of people going under the knife is quickly becoming a hot factor to watch.
Plastic Surgery On The Rise
Plastic surgery procedures saw an increase of 5% in 2010 compared to 2009. Around 13 million Americans underwent plastic surgery procedures ranging from non invasive Botox and Juvederm injections up to tummy tuck, facelifts, breast augmentation, butt implants and full body makeovers.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) President Dr. Phillip Haeck explained in a recent interview: ‘The economy is showing signs of improvement and, financially, things are a little better for people this year.”
Considering some plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures can range from $300 up to $30,000 and more, it’s safe to say that if people feel they can afford to spend money on these types of procedures, then they must feel secure enough in their finances and the economy to make this decision.
