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January
2009

Global Economic Pinch Affecting Cosmetic Surgery

category: Dafé’s Café - Daily Dose of Medical News, MyDocHub
by Dafé,

Asian Cosmetic Surgery

People who want pieces sucked/chopped/frappéd out of them declined last year in the U.S. The good news is that we are not the only ones feeling the economic pinch. When it affects our ability to perform cosmetic procedures, I think it is getting close to home.

South Korea with its obsession with looking “white” through cosmetic surgery is feeling the pain, and basically foregoing the obsession with wider eyes, whiter skin and higher nose bridges. According to the Taipei Times, the bust for Korea is a boon for the Japanese, Chinese and Korean Americans who can afford inexpensive cosmetic procedures in Seoul. Otherwise, head to Costa Rica for that brand new schnoz.

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  1. Natural Therapy » Global Economic Pinch Affecting Cosmetic Surgery at MyDocHub Blog ... | 12 January 2009, 02:09

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  2. Aftercancer | 15 January 2009, 19:10

    I’ve been reading lately about the lack of gastroenterologists in the U.S., maybe we can cross train a few of these surgeons.

  3. Cosmetic packaging | 20 January 2009, 15:58

    Thus, when it comes to being able to fund the cosmetic surgery costs, you will have to assign yourself a certain budget. Now, if you already have the necessary money because you are wealthy, cosmetic surgery costs will obviously not be a problem for you. However, if you are on a strict budget, work out a plan in which you set aside a small amount of money each week. It should be noted that this way it might take awhile before you can actually afford the cosmetic surgery, but if this is something that you really want, you will be able to safely save the money!

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  5. cathy | 28 October 2009, 02:57

    i had a friend who had an eyelid plastic surgery and she’s happy with the result. just remember, not all people are contented with results. there are some fake reviews and scams on the internet.

  6. What is Mommy Makeover Cosmetic Surgery? | MyDocHub Blog - Online Health Community | 29 March 2010, 05:45

    [...] contour. These procedures can be done together or separately. They are among the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedures for women ages 20-39. Expected recovery varies on the extent of [...]