Monthly Archives: December 2009

Reports over the weekend say the Senate has dropped the elective cosmetic tax from the healthcare reform bill, but strangely, they decided to trade one controversial tax for another;  a 10% tax on indoor tanning is now being considered as … Continue reading

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In response to the death of Argentine beauty queen Solange Magnano, CNN has compiled a list of useful guidelines that cosmetic surgery patients can use to protect their safety. 1. Investigate the procedure of interest. Though your cosmetic surgeon should … Continue reading

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Thinking about gifting cosmetic surgery? Dr. Mark Berman of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery offers some advice:  “Make sure you’ve discussed the idea in the past so it doesn’t come as a surprise.”  Read: ‘Tis the season for gifting … Continue reading

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Since we wrote about the proposed cosmetic surgery tax last week, the media has been buzzing non-stop about the “Botax” and other new options that are supposed to help cover healthcare reform. Plastic and cosmetic surgeons are opposing the tax … Continue reading

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