Are Prices for Plastic Surgery Still Affordable? "operasi plastik"

With the economy affecting nearly everyone these days, how are repeat patients coping? Those who show signs of body dismorphic disorder (BDD) - a condition that can cause a person to become addicted to plastic surgery - may be struggling as well.

Although there are many people who are still financially able to undergo their routine procedure(s) of choice, be it facelift surgery, nose surgery, or elective breast surgery, there are still less costly options for individuals who desire consistent changes and improvements to their faces and bodies. But what to do when their money falls short, no longer allowing them to indulge in cosmetic surgery?
In addition to consulting a qualified plastic surgeon regarding their desires to undergo repetitive surgeries, for patients who want more, more, more; now may be the perfect time for them to finally step back and evaluate what is healthy and what is not. Especially with the economic changes these days, the state of a person's financial health is also a vital part of their well-being.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), those who underwent minimally invasive procedures (5.5 million) in 2007 largely outweighed the number of people who underwent cosmetic surgical procedures (1.9 million) that same year. This proves the large attraction to less-invasive treatments - which may have been performed with or without plastic surgery.

Facial Procedures
Maintaining the "fountain of youth" is important to millions, which may be a big driving force behind someone who is addicted to plastic surgery. Still not everyone is ready, able to afford, and/or needs a facelift. So for those who prefer a less-invasive, temporary, and less costly procedure, whilst fulfilling their desire to gain a more refreshed appearance, there are options.
Botox ® Cosmetic remains the number one non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States, with other facial fillers such as Juvederm ®, Radiesse ®, Restylane ®, and fat grafting available. Other ways to improve a person's facial quality and appearance includes procedures such as microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, and chemical peels. While results from these treatments are a temporary to long-lasting solution, they are an effective way to save a bit of money and still preserve a youthful look.
See the difference between the national average surgeon/ physician's fees for leading surgical facial procedures and non-surgical facial procedures (2007 statistics provided by the ASPS):
Surgical Procedure
Fees
Facelift Surgery ("rhytidectomy"): $5,031
Eyelid Surgery ("blepharoplasty"): $3,134
Forehead Lift ("brow lift"): $3,092
Nose Reshaping ("rhinoplasty"): $3,833
Ear Surgery ("otoplasty"): $2,549
Chin Augmentation ("mentoplasty"): $1,936


Non-Surgical Procedures (cost of a single session)
Fees
Laser Skin Resurfacing: $2,222
Fat Grafting: $1,489
Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse ®): $807
Chemical Peel: $744
Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane ®, Juvederm ®): $598
Botox: $501
Microdermabrasion: $283

By Jennifer Galvan © 2009 PlasticSurgery.com Staff Writer