No, alas, anti-wrinkle treatments will not be saving us from the recession. They may however help plastic surgeons make it through this financial crisis. More evidence indicates the same phenomenon that which was mentioned here a couple of weeks ago: while major plastic surgery has been hit hard by the recession, non-invasive, and cheaper, procedures are growing strong.

We may not be able to afford a complete facelift, but that does not mean wrinkles have to win. From Botox to Restylane - makers of fillers and other injectibles seem to be joining the enviable camp of recession-proof industries.

It remains to be seen what happens in 2010, when, hopefully, markets recover from the current recession. There is only so much botox and fillers can do, after all. Could it be that 2010 will be the year of facelifts?

Happy Smooth New Year Everyone

If you’re thinking about having plastic surgery as a goal for 2009, this could be a good DVD to spend time with over the holidays:

This DVD is manufactured on demand, so you may or may not get it in time…. but then again, going through any kind of elective surgery is something that you need to take the time to consider - during or after the holidays, so still a good buy.

With plastic surgery costing you thousands, if not tens of thousands, of dollars, do yourself a favor and spend the $19.90 or so and get this DVD. Then sit back and learn all the facts you need from a medical expert.

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According to this recent article in USA Today, cosmetic surgery is being hit by the recent economic crisis, and it is not a pretty sight. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) polled its member and results indicated a whopping decline of no less than 62%!

The more affordable cosmetic procedures, meaningly the operations, are the ones hit the most. More affordable procedures, priced at under $1000 still remain popular. These include Collagen Injections and other fillers, as well as Botox treatments.

There is an old joke about the woman who, while discussing the plans for her nosejob said she needed some inspiration.  Her plastic surgeon then asked her who is her favorite movie star and she replied… “Barbara Streisand”.

Apparently, when patients get to a plastic surgeon, many of them come with a movie star or some other celebrity as the model. Noses, cheekbones, chins, eyes, and of course lips (Angelina Jolie anyone?) I found this cool item online, that shows you the top most popular facial parts, the ones that patients ask plastic surgeons for the most:

Perfect Celebrity Face - Female

Breasts: Scarlett Johansson

Lips: Angelina Jolie

Cheeks: Carrie Underwood

Nose: Charlize Theron

Eyes: Megan Fox

Perfect Celebrity Face - Male

EyesL Zac Efron

Lips: Mario Lopez

Nose: Brad Pitt

Jaw: Hugh Jackman

So, now you know what’s the most popular celebrity items on the plastic surgery menu are!