Plastic Surgery Trends During The Great Recession

Las Vegas, NV, November 19, 2014 (Newswire.com) - When the recession hit and the economy tanked, millions of Americans downsized to compensate for the lack of money trickling down the system. However, it seems that parts of the plastic surgery industry went untouched by the economic collapse.

According to a 12 year study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the cosmetic industry actually experienced an increase in procedures that are considered minimally invasive. This includes procedures such as Botox and other injectables.

The study found a stark contrast in the trends of minimally invasive procedures and major surgical procedures. Over the course of this 12 year period, invasive procedures such as tummy tucks and face lifts experienced a serious downturn.

The true reason for this is unknown, although there are many theories.

The first of these theories involves the cost of the different types of procedures. Since minimally invasive procedures are less expensive, there is a belief that people felt more secure pursuing them. That’s because beauty will always be something that is desired, even in the most dire of financial situations.

A related theory discusses the ease with which people are able to manage the payments of minimally invasive procedures. During the economic downturn, many procedures were paid for via various direct-pay methods and payment plans. So, people achieved their desired beauty alterations without waiting for an insurance company to submit payment.

Armed with this information, it is hoped that plastic surgeons of the future will be able to create highly stable practices that are - in theory - invincible to the fluctuations of the economy. 

For more information about plastic surgery trends and costs, contact Reynolds Plastic Surgery at 702.410.9800.