|
|
Plastic Surgery Experts Available to Discuss “Botax”
The nation’s leading plastic surgery experts of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) will be available to discuss the proposed 5% increase in cosmetic surgery tax.
Earlier this month, American Health and Beauty reported about the proposed 5% increase in elective surgical procedures, coined Botax, which Democrats say would raise $5.8 billion over the next 10 years towards the $849 billion estimated price tag of President Obama's health care reform. 
The ASPS has called the bill "discriminatory, arbitrary and ineffective." According to a quote from ASPS president Dr. Michael McGuire, the aesthetic industry’s largest consumer group is the middle class working women of the US. 86% of elective aesthetic procedures are purchased by women. 91% of those are between the working ages of 19-64. In response to the continued debate over the Senate’s recently proposed cosmetic surgery tax, some of the nation’s leading plastic surgery experts from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), will be available for interviews throughout the holiday weekend to discuss: How middle-America will be affected.
Impact on patient privacy.
Proven ineffectiveness in raising revenue (failure in New Jersey).
Serious long-term implications of the government, not doctors determining what is medically necessary and thus exempt from such a tax.
Discrimination against women seeking cosmetic procedures.
How the plastic surgery community is fighting back on a grassroots level.In addition, ASPS and its members would like to discuss other consequences that have yet to be addressed - including the dangerous possibility of compromised patient privacy and the patient safety. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons comprises more than 90% of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the US and represents more than 7,000 physicians. Recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, it is the largest organization of its type in the world. Please contact ASPS Public Relations at 847-228-9900 for more information.
Related Topics: Botax | American Society of Plastic Surgeons | ASPS | Dr. Michael McGuire | Health Care Reform
Related Articles:
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for February 8, 2010 - Who Dat?! While the Saints come marching in from their big Superbowl win, the big winner on American Health and Beauty today is the Newport Beach Neck Shrinklift!
A Neck Lift Without the Scalpel - Lose 10 Years Without Going Under - Dr. Thomas Barnes appears live on Good Day LA with his Neck Shrink Lift procedure to demonstrate how it can be done
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for the Week Ending February 5, 2010 - With our Editor from Indiana and our Associate Editor from New Orleans, one thing's for certain - it'll be an interesting Monday at the AHB office!
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for February 4, 2010 - "Real Housewives of Orange County" and Zerona were big on AHB today, and everyone's interested to hear what Dr. Frank Ryan, Heidi Montag's surgeon, has to say about her transformation.
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for February 3, 2010 - Heidi Montag's doctor defends his position on "The Doctors" today and we take a look at Zeltiq - does it really work?
Does Zeltiq Actually Work? See Before and After Photos - Shrinking your love handles is a dream we can all share. Zeltiq may be able to remove the fat by freezing it away.
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for February 1, 2010 - The Grammy's were the big point of discussion today as well as the FDA approval of Juvederm XC.
-
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for the Week Ending January 29, 2010 - The week comes to a close as the annual meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) continues. More news from the conference will be pouring in over the weekend so check back tomorrow!
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for January 28, 2010 - The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is meeting this week and Editor Keith Veseleny is in attendance. Stay tuned for the latest in aesthetics!
Finding Hope and Healing from Infertility and Pain with A Natural Therapy - Millions of women suffer from pain and infertility. There is hope available now through the Wurn Technique.
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for January 27, 2010 - The release of the iPad is announced and a New York doctor has performed his 200th butt implant. An exciting day for electronics and aesthetics!
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for January 26, 2010 - Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy made the top 5 procedure list today, and the question of whether doctors should diagnose on the web is a hot topic on AHB.
Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for January 25, 2010 - Nadya Suleman claims she had no surgery done to get her bikini body after having octuplets, but the public isn't buying it, making her the number one article today on AHB.
Plastic Surgeon Urges You to Be Your Best in New Book - All the choices in cosmetic procedures can seem overwhelming and the new book "Be Your Best" makes the information manageable.
|
People also researched:
The Beauty Buzz... Latest Headlines
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The HOT List -- Most Researched Procedures
Today on American Health and Beauty
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Most Popular Articles on AHB
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
|
Share on Twitter
