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My Seven Plastic Surgery Tips to Survive the Recession

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Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. Take these tips from Dr. Anthony Youn. (original link)

7. Try Saline Implants Instead of Silicone Gel – Although not as natural-looking or feeling, saline breast implants are still nice implants, and may have a lower complication rate. They can also save you a cool grand in implant costs.

6. One Cream to Rule Them All – If you could only use one anti-aging cream for your face, it should be Retin-A. Not only does it improve acne, but it also smooths wrinkles, exfoliates, thickens collagen, and clears blemishes. And it costs less than a hundred bucks for a big tube. Do not use if you’re pregnant, though.

5. Try Sculptra instead of conventional fillers – Although not FDA-approved for general cosmetic use yet, many surgeons are using Sculptra off-label to fill in hollowness under the eyes and overall gauntness. Unlike traditional fillers which last only 6-12 months, it can last 3-5 years.

4. Opt for Regular Lipo Over Ultrasonic or Laser Lipo – I recently returned my VASER machine since I didn’t see a significant improvement over traditional liposuction in my patients, therefore not justifying the higher price tag.

3. Try Chemical Peels Instead of Lasers – A good TCA peel (like the Blue Peel) is comparable to laser treatments, but carries a much smaller pricetag. Whereas a laser can cost $150,000 to purchase, what are the costs for the supplies of a generic TCA peel? A couple bucks.

2. A Little Botox Goes a Long Way – Many patients are saving money on Botox by using a smaller amount and spreading it out over multiple areas. Instead of injecting 20 units in the forehead, they may have 10 units in the forehead and 10 units in the frown lines.

1. Let Your Insurance Pay For It – Do not take this wrong. Health insurance will not pay for your breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or facelift, BUT it might pay for your upper eyelid lift if you can prove the excess skin of your eyelids severely disturbs your vision. It may also pay for your breast reduction, if your breasts are massive and create severe pain.

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Comment by Kelly — June 4, 2009 at 3:17 pm what a self indulgent selfish shallow BORING society we live in. sigh…….

Comment by Ani — June 4, 2009 at 7:14 pm I was amazed at how fast my insurance has (thus far) approved of my breast reduction! Then again, I’m also rather fit, and my sports-med doc saw no reason why I go through the physical therapy some patients need first (my shoulder/back muscles really don’t need a lot of extra strengthening). Only downside to having insurance cover it… it takes MONTHS to schedule anything! Bright side… I’ll only have to pay about $100 out of pocket, so I can’t gripe about waiting very much!

Comment by Brooke — June 4, 2009 at 11:40 pm Or, better yet, don’t get plastic surgery.

Comment by Kelly — June 5, 2009 at 9:19 pm I think there is a big difference between breast augmentation and reduction. I think augmentation is stupid (unless for deformity like fire or mastectomy) and reduction is perfectly understandable. In those cases, ins. companies definitely should cover them

Comment by Vince — June 6, 2009 at 9:27 pm How about just maintaining a healthy diet, alternative/homeopathic treatments for any minor ailments and a decent exercise program? Couldn’t hurt and saves a ton of cash.

Comment by DiO — June 7, 2009 at 10:32 am Here’s a better tip to survive the recession: Avoid plastic surgery and LEARN TO BE HAPPY WITH YOURSELF.

Comment by Brooke — June 7, 2009 at 10:52 pm To Ani– why do you need breast implants? Unless you’re a cancer patient, I bet you look fine just as you are.

Comment by Mike R Pen — June 10, 2009 at 9:22 am I was not aware that saline breast implants had a lower rate of complications than silicone. What is your reference?

Comment by billy — June 10, 2009 at 1:51 pm Ani said breast reduction not inplants.

Comment by slc — June 10, 2009 at 5:27 pm Brooke- Read Ani’s comment a little more closely. She’s getting a reduction, not implants.

Comment by El Harlo — June 11, 2009 at 3:10 am Read, Brooke, read.

Comment by Matthieu Durocher — July 20, 2009 at 12:40 pm Concerning saline breast implants, they are actually more natural-looking and feeling, according to most women I talked to.

Comment by Maggie — October 15, 2009 at 1:58 pm Just look your age, damn it.

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