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Year 2005 In American Plastic Surgery

(PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Outside of Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah’s couch and Jennifer and Brad’s divorce, making headlines this year were various stories about plastic surgery. Cosmetic plastic surgery continues to be popular with nearly 11.9 million Americans choosing cosmetic procedures in 2005. As its popularity rises, so does the demand for quicker, less invasive fixes. 2005 was another exciting year for cosmetic surgery!

“This is an exciting time in plastic surgery,” says Dr. Sam Speron, plastic surgery expert and consumer advocate. “Innovations in technology and technique lead the way while a more diverse range of patients seek procedures. However, consumers should be fully advised of risks before consenting to any procedure. Anyone considering plastic surgery should fully investigate all options and do their homework. 2005 was a great leap forward for the field of plastic surgery!”

Sam will reveal the 10 plastic surgery hot topics for 2005:

1. Silicone breast implants could be coming back – After thirteen years of restricted access, the FDA deemed silicone implants from Inamed and Mentor manufacturers approvable with conditions. There is no set date, however, for the return of implants to the market.

2. Face transplant coming to America – Recent news has focused on the partial face transplant in France; however, plastic surgeons in the United States have been debating, researching and preparing for the first complete facial transplant.

3. Manufacturers investing in the future – Looking to boost their position in the fast-growing cosmetic plastic surgery market, several large plastic surgery product companies like Allergan, Inc. and Mentor Corporation have begun efforts to acquire other manufacturers.

4. Liposuction without the suction – Being called the "Botox® of body contouring," focused ultrasound may become the hot new non-invasive procedure for body sculpting. Clinical studies found the procedure significantly reduces the circumference of the leg and abdominal regions.

5. Only for the rich and famous - think again – A groundbreaking study found 71% of people considering plastic surgery had annual household incomes of less than $60,000. Only 13% reported an annual household income of over $90,000.

6. No endorsement for mesotherapy – A recent study shows there is no evidence proving the safety and long-term efficacy of mesotherapy.

7. Injectables fill the market – Cosmetic patients have more minimally invasive options today with the advent of injectable wrinkle fillers and laser technologies.

8. Diversity among plastic surgery patients - More than 1.3 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed on ethnic patients in 2004, an increase of 44% since 2000. 14% of all cosmetic plastic surgery patients were Asian, Black, or Hispanic.

9. Reconstructing battle wounds – Reconstructive plastic surgery is playing a larger role in the Iraq War partly because today, more wounded soldiers are surviving their injuries. Though body armor is effective in reducing injuries, blasts from suicide bombs and land mines have produced an unprecedented number of mangled extremities.

10. No new taxes – In a subtle but important victory for the average American, lawmakers in several states elected not to impose a tax on cosmetic procedures. Legislation was considered in Illinois, Washington, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas when budgets came up short.

 

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