“Vanity Tax” on Plastic Surgery is Unworkable, Says Dallas Surgeon
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk) April 12, 2006 -- Under pressure to increase tax revenue, a growing number of states across the US are considering a so-called vanity tax that would levy a sales tax on plastic surgery procedures.New Jersey has enacted a 6% tax on cosmetic procedures. Washington, Illinois and several other states are considering similar measures. In Texas, Governor Rick Perry has proposed expanding the state sales tax to include elective cosmetic surgery as part of an effort to boost school funding.But such taxes are a bad idea, says Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Fred Hackney (http://www.hackney-plastic-surgery-clinic.com).
While I can see how this might appeal to people, says Hackney, its based on a misconception that most plastic surgery is elective. Hackney says that any tax on plastic surgery would be unworkable because of the difficulty in determining what surgery really is elective and what is reconstructive. A procedure such as a rhinoplasty a nose job could be considered cosmetic, say Hackney, who specializes in such procedures, But what about cases where the surgery has functional aspects, such as when it helps the patient to breath better? Or what if the surgery is done to improve the patients appearance after a trauma? Situations such as these must be judged on a case-by-case basis, Hackney says.
That makes it difficult for a state government to determine when the tax should and should not be applied.Hackney also takes issue with the proposed taxs implication that plastic surgery is a luxury item sought by people with a high disposable income. For many of our patients the cost of surgery represents a sizeable portion of their income, he says. This tax would hit many people who are already straining their resources. If New Jerseys experience is any indication, states may also fail to see the benefit they expect from the plastic surgery tax.
While New Jersey legislators estimated their tax would generate $25 million in its first year, it raised only $7.8 million.. In part thats because of the legislatures unfamiliarity with the industry, says Hackney, In part its because the tax simply pushed people toward out-of-state plastic surgeons.
If you live in New Jersey, its easy to go to New York or Philadelphia for surgery. Hackney says any state considering a plastic surgery tax should expect residents to likewise go out of state for their surgery.This results in a significant loss of revenue for state hospitals.
Plastic surgery involves anesthesiologists, nurses, and other professionals, all of whom are impacted, Hackney says.Indeed, after only 18 months on the books, New Jersey is already repealing its tax.
On January 30, the original sponsor of the tax, Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, took the unprecedented step of calling for a repeal of his own bill. Thats a good sign that this experiment is a failure, Hackney says. About the Hackney Plastic Surgery ClinicDr. Fred Hackney is a noted Dallas plastic surgeon and one of the few plastic surgeons double board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and oral and maxillofacial surgery. He performs a variety of procedures including rhinoplasty , face lifts, breast augmentation
and liposuction.For more information visit http://www.hackney-plastic-surgery-clinic.com..
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental care in Atlanta runs the whole gamut of services from general dentistry and pediatric dentistry to cosmetic dentistry. The new buzzword among dentists in Atlanta is smile designs.
The Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Georgia was founded Dr. Debra Gray King offers a full range of dental services including cosmetic bonding, whitening, aesthetic gingivectomy procedures, gum contouring and porcelain.
The Center founded in 1987, has a full team of cosmetic dentists and aestheticians who treat, professional athletes, models, actors and beauty queens among others.
Dr King, a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is also an acclaimed instructor in cosmetic dentistry and Georgia's only accredited cosmetic dentist, one of 35 dentists the world-over. Her team includes Dr Richard Creasman, who specializes in smile makeovers with years of experience in cosmetic dentistry. Also on the team are Dr Shannon Waits, who has worked in public health...
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentistry
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Dr. Rai is Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Dr. Rai, a board certified ASPS Texas plastic surgeon (http://www.dallas-cosmetic-surgery.com), received certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in October 2004.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is designed for health care providers who require extensive training in the treatment of cardiopulmonary emergencies.
Safety is always the top priority at the Cosmetic Surgical Center (http://www.dallas-cosmetic-surgery.com).
To ensure the utmost safety for his cosmetic surgery patients, Dr.
Rai completed the rigorous eight-hour course with specific training in patient safety in outpatient surgery settings.The course, which is co-sponsored by ASPS and AAAASF, educated Dr. Rai and other surgeons in 10 different ACLS cases including stroke, respiratory emergency,...
Dr. Rai is Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is done by qualified surgeons to visually improve any part of the body. Usually, many people undergo cosmetic surgery to better their appearance. It is also referred to as elective surgery, since the patient chooses to undertake surgery although it is not mandatory.
Cosmetic surgery can be broadly classified into body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery, non-invasive treatments, and facial rejuvenation. According to recent figures published by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, women were not the only ones undergoing cosmetic surgery. Men accounted for 11 percent of the total cosmetic surgeries performed in 2005.
Whether a patient is considering a face-lift, liposuction or breast implants, cosmetic surgery should not be viewed frivolously.
Many surgeons are of the opinion that certain factors in the patient's life could be influencing their decision to undergo cosmetic surgery, and they may choose to delay the operation...
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Colorado Oral & Maxillofacial/Craniofacial/Cosmetic Surgeon Speaks at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado
Denver, CO (ContentDesk) August 14, 2006 Dr. Randolph C. Robinson will be speaking at the Grand Rounds at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in August, 2006.
He will be presenting Orthognathic Surgery and Correction of Facial Deformities and Clefting and discuss his research and findings in the area of orthognathic surgery.
Dr.
Robinson is an expert in reconstructive surgery of the face caused by skeletal growth problems, as well as craniofacial syndromes and cleft palate.
Many children with facial deformities require orthodontic treatment in order to align the teeth in the bones. Follow up skeletal surgery allows the doctor to place those bones into the correct position, which ultimately will improve dentition and facial proportions.
Facial appearance is very important in communication and interaction in society. Children with facial deformities are often handicapped in their ability to speak, eat, and be accepted socially.
Even though...
Colorado Oral & Maxillofacial/Craniofacial/Cosmetic Surgeon Speaks at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado
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The Aesthetic Book - information on PLASTIC SURGERY, DERMATOLOGY and COSMETIC DENTISTRY. Excellent resource guide for anyone considering a cosmetic procedure.
Dallas, TX
July 6, 2004 ? Looks 3 Media today announced that it will launch The Aesthetic Book TM, a magazine dedicated to providing the LATEST INFORMATION ON QUALITY AESTHETIC PROCEDURES AND SERVICES. The annual magazine is devoted to providing its readers with the most current information on PLASTIC SURGERY, DERMATOLOGY, COSMETIC DENTISTRY and health & well-being."There is an information void out there for people considering cosmetic procedures," says Looks 3 Media president and magazine co-founder, Sheila Beuerlein. "Currently, the options available are technical medical journals or reality-based TV programs that do not provide enough information. The Aesthetic Book will close that gap.""The time is right for a publication focused on aesthetics," states Robyn Epstein, publisher of The Aesthetic Book and magazine co-founder. "People want to know what procedures are available, how much will it cost, what are the risks, how do I find the right professional to perform the procedure."...
Cosmetic surgery > The Aesthetic Book - information on PLASTIC SURGERY, DERMATOLOGY and COSMETIC DENTISTRY. Excellent resource guide for anyone considering a cosmetic procedure.
Cosmetic Dentists
Beauty might be only skin-deep. However, it is given a lot of value in certain fields such as modeling, and acting. Since everyone is not born with the same level of perfection, enhancing the best features is one way to look stunning. One such feature in the body that can be enhanced to perfection is the smile. Perfect teeth and jaw line, can bring out an attractive smile in a person.
Cosmetic dentistry is a field wherein the dentists deal with a variety of procedures to enhance an individual's smile.
Cosmetic dentists usually are a couple of steps ahead of regular dentists. Cosmetic dentists must be familiar with dental implants, dentures, dental crowns, and dental bridges like regular dentists, however, unlike regular dentists, they also deal with porcelain veneers, teeth straightening, restorative dentistry, bonding techniques, teeth whitening, teeth bleaching both surgically and cosmetically. Patients can choose the kind of cosmetic treatment that interests them...
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Atlanta Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental care in Atlanta runs the whole gamut of services from general dentistry and pediatric dentistry to cosmetic dentistry. The new buzzword among dentists in Atlanta is smile designs.
The Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry in Georgia was founded Dr. Debra Gray King offers a full range of dental services including cosmetic bonding, whitening, aesthetic gingivectomy procedures, gum contouring and porcelain.
The Center founded in 1987, has a full team of cosmetic dentists and aestheticians who treat, professional athletes, models, actors and beauty queens among others.
Dr King, a Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, is also an acclaimed instructor in cosmetic dentistry and Georgia's only accredited cosmetic dentist, one of 35 dentists the world-over. Her team includes Dr Richard Creasman, who specializes in smile makeovers with years of experience in cosmetic dentistry. Also on the team are Dr Shannon Waits, who has worked in public health...
Atlanta Cosmetic Dentistry
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Interactive Video Offers a Virtual Tour of Breast Augmentation Surgery at Southfloridabreast.com
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (ContentDesk) April 7, 2006 -- If a pictures worth a thousand words, then an interactive video for women seeking breast augmentation information must be priceless.
Dedicated exclusively to surgical breast enhancement procedures, The South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery has created a specialty website: http://www.southfloridabreast.com offering women an online interactive video guide to breast augmentation.
For women seeking information about breast augmentation procedures, the interactive video guide prompts the potential patient to answer certain questions about their motivations, their desired timeline and consultation information. The video provides interviews from women who underwent breast augmentation, in-depth information about various types of implants and recovery, and there are computer animated vignettes showing options for implant placement and incision sites.
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Interactive Video Offers a Virtual Tour of Breast Augmentation Surgery at Southfloridabreast.com
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