Cosmetic Surgery Expected to Soar


	Cosmetic Surgery Expected to Soar

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6-25-2008 6:37 AM

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6-26-2008 6:26 AM

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For the rich, not poor and uninsured burns victims, for instance.

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By 2015, 17 percent of the residents of the United States will be
getting cosmetic procedures, the body enhancement industry predicts.
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A new study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
predicts there will be more than 55 million cosmetic surgery procedures
performed in 2015. That's nearly one procedure for every five
Americans, including children, based on U.S. Census Bureau population
projections. Of course, the bulk of procedures are done on adults, and
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The industry is well aware of what is driving all this: "Pushing
this growth is increasing consumer awareness, direct-to-consumer
marketing and advertising, as well as technological advances in
non-surgical options," the group said in a statement today.
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In 2007, Americans spent more than $13 billion for nearly 11.7
million cosmetic procedures. That's up from nearly 8.5 million
procedures in 2001.
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