For cosmetic surgeons in Oklahoma and elsewhere, the past year has been less than ideal, leading many practices to offer incentives.  A fellow cosmetic surgeon in Rancho Cucamonga, California Dr. Jacob Haiavy explains it as such:

“We used to give discounts on multiple procedures anyway, but we took it to the next level at the beginning of the year.  It’s tough because 90% of what we do is elective. People have been more scrutinizing and resistant to spending money.”

But according to American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery president-elect Mark Berman, a large part of  the U.S. economy “moves with the baby boom,” so if boomers grow dissatisfied with their appearance, surgeons will see an increase in business – even in a down economy.  Also, the international research group Freedonia has predicted an 8.5 percent growth rate in demand for cosmetic procedures throughout the next three years.

When times are especially unpredictable, non-surgical enhancements like Botox, fillers, and chemical peels are very popular choices for “freshening up” your look, but they often can’t produce the more dramatic cosmetic change a patient may want or need.

Our patients have definitely appreciated the specials we’ve offered at Tulsa Surgical Arts.  While they have really helped us weather the sluggish market conditions, people who need more done – perhaps liposuction, breast augmentation, or a facelift – may not want to wait any longer. If they can afford surgery, now is a good time because prices are a bit lower than in previous years and financing is still available.

Cosmetic procedures on men dropped 2 percent last year, while the number of procedures done on women increased by 29 percent, according to statistics from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

“For the time being, males and females are beginning to separate themselves in regards to cosmetic surgery,” said AACS president Dr. Patrick McMenamin. According to Dr. McMenamin, a greater acceptance or willingness (by women) to try non-invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox and lasers may explain the percentage gap.

More widespread economic trends could be a more primary cause. In February, The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that men lost 2.7 million jobs since the start of the recession – a figure that represents 82 percent of the total number of jobs lost. The New York Times opined that given this situation, “women are poised to take a greater share of the nation’s jobs.”

SLACK Incorporated Announces Editorial Board for its Newest Publication, Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine

The newspaper will bridge the gap among the specialties of dermatology, plastic, cosmetic and dermatologic surgery

THOROFARE, N.J., Dex. 23, 200800SLACK Incorporated is pleased to announce the editorial board of its newest publication, Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine. Launching February 2009, Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine will be a monthly newspaper that will explore the art and science of aesthetic surgery through the scope of various specialties. Led by Chief Medical Editor, Ronald L. Moy, MD, the editorial board is composed of the following members:

Richard L. Anderson, MD
Lawrence S. Bass, MD, FACS
Brian Biesman, MD
Jean D. A. Carruthers, MD, FRCSC(Ophth)
Donn R. Chatham, MD
Edwin A. Cortez, MD
Angelo Cuzalina, MD, DDS
Lara Devgan, MD, MPH
Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC
Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS
Jeffrey E. Epstein, MD
Edgar F. Fincher, MD, PhD
David J. Goldberg, MD, JD
Robert Goldberg, MD
Derek H. Jones, MD
Corey S. Maas, MD
Alan Matarasso, MD
Seth Matarasso, MD
Patrick McMenamin, MD
Harry Mittelman, MD
Rhoda S. Narins, MD
Jeffrey A. Nerad, MD
Joseph Niamtu III, DMD
Gordon H. Sasaki, MD
Stuart R. Seiff, MD, FACS
Robert A. Shumway, MD, FACS
S. Randolph Waldman, MD
Woffles Wu, MD

This group of experienced medical leaders will play a vital role in the development of the publication by researching content, reviewing articles, providing their expert perspective on relevant topics and representing all of the aesthetic specialties. Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine will reach more than 21,000 U.S. physicians with an interdisciplinary platform designed to serve as a primary information source for busy aesthetic medicine physicians and surgeons. Articles will focus on clinical skills, the art and science of aesthetic medicine, cosmeceuticals and other products that complement aesthetic medicine, and practical information physicians can use to run a more efficient practice.

With a reporting style designed to develop a deeper connection with readers, Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine will engage readers’ interest while presenting the news in a time-saving format. An integrated daily Web site, AestheticSurgeryandMedicine.com, will offer interactive forums, blogs, podcasts and breaking news to further satisfy the informational needs of physicians. John C. Carter, SLACK Incorporated’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “Each issue of Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine will present original reporting and the expert analysis of our highly specialized editorial board,putting the news in perspective for the reader’s practice.”

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Dr. Cuzalina & Dr. Koehler

Welcome to our blog page at Tulsa Surgical Arts. We are proud to announce that we were voted as Best of the Best in the category of Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery in the July 2007 Oklahoma Magazine.

It is our hope this blog will provide you with current and accurate information regarding cosmetic surgery. For more information please call us at 918-392-7900.