As economy sags, faces do too, cosmetic docs say
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Cosmetic surgeon Dr. James A. Matas works with a patient Aug. 6 in Orlando, Fla. Matas and other cosmetic surgeons say people are getting fewer costly cosmetic procedures because of the economy's nosedive. (Advanced Centre for Plastic Surgery)
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CHICAGO — The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging — so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times.
Anecdotal reports and a recent unscientific survey from an industry trade group suggest many cosmetic surgeons have been seeing a drop-off in costly operations, some by as much as 30 percent or more.
Diane Lawyer, a software company manager in Atlanta, said belt-tightening has made her put off getting her eyes done, a procedure that would cost a few thousand dollars.
"I just can't justify that right now," she said.
Lawyer, 55, has started shopping at a discount grocery, rarely drives to save on gas and loaned money to help keep her sister out of foreclosure.
"I lost $15,000 in the last two weeks on the stock exchange," she said, referring to her dwindling 401(k) plan.
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CHICAGO — The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging — so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times.
Anecdotal reports and a recent unscientific survey from an industry trade group suggest many cosmetic surgeons have been seeing a drop-off in costly operations, some by as much as 30 percent or more.
Diane Lawyer, a software company manager in Atlanta, said belt-tightening has made her put off getting her eyes done, a procedure that would cost a few thousand dollars.
"I just can't justify that right now," she said.
Lawyer, 55, has started shopping at a discount grocery, rarely drives to save on gas and loaned money to help keep her sister out of foreclosure.
"I lost $15,000 in the last two weeks on the stock exchange," she said, referring to her dwindling 401(k) plan.
