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Taxes on lipo, Botox, mesotherapy, lipodissolve,  breast augmentation, you name it and the Government wants to tax it. Nose jobs, breast enhancements, tummy tucks and liposuction could be hit with a ten per cent tax to help foot the bill of Barack Obama’s $1 trillion overhaul of the health care system.

I guess the government thinks that anyone who gets any cosmetic procedure is rich and can afford it, but that is far from the truth. Most patients are hard working middle class people who make less than 100K per year.  And what about procdures that are medically necessary like breast reductions for back pain, deviated septium for breathing problems, reconstructive surgery and more.

Do we want the government making these decisions on what is medically necessary?

Max Baucus, the chairman of the senate finance committee which is drawing up one of several versions of a health care reform bill, described the proposed cosmetic surgery tax as “interesting”, “creative” and “kind of fun”.

Americans last year spent $10.3 billion (£6.3 billion) on 12.1 million operations or procedures to improve their looks or replace the hair on their heads.

Five million doses of wrinkle-reducing Botox were injected at an average cost of $500, while 307,230 women had their breasts enlarged for an average $3,816. Nearly 245,138 people had excess fat sucked out of their body, while 121,653 tummy tucks were performed.

Intended as a tax on the rich, the plan would cover all procedures that are currently not tax deductible and are not commonly covered by health insurance.

Tax deductions are allowed on procedures such as reconstructive surgery due to cancer, but nose jobs, liposuction, teeth whitening and hair implants would be subject to the new tax.

Critics have said it would give doctors the “bureaucratic nightmare” of deciding whether the tax was applicable, and would also discriminate against women, who make up 86 per cent of cosmetic surgery patients.

Other critics have said the tax would unfairly target the middle class.

Malcolm Roth, a vice president at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons who has a practice in New York, said most patients earn less than $100,000 a year.

“Typically I see women who have had children and want a tummy tuck or liposuction – they call it a ‘mummy makeover’. People literally scrimp and save for years and wait until they are 40 or 50 and want to give themselves a present.”

Several states have looked at a similar tax, but only New Jersey has gone ahead. It has, however, reportedly only achieved 25 per cent of the forecast revenue and two years ago voted to repeal the law. The repeal was later vetoed by Governor John Corzine.

The problem of funding health care reform has dogged Mr Obama’s effort to change a system that is widely regarded to be failing too many members of the public.

Most everyone would like an attractive slim and trim figure despite their age or gender. Nevertheless, one’s eating habits combined with stress and tension caused by a modern hectic lifestyle leads to the deposition of unwanted body fat. This not only increases one’s body weight but also spoils the shape of the body. The fat is deposited mostly in the lower parts of the body – the abdomen area, buttocks and thighs. The round and protruded belly gives an awkward look to one’s appearance. There are many types of treatments available for getting rid of the unwanted belly fat but mesotherapy is one of the best and fastest ways to get rid of it and regain an attractive appearance.

Mesotherapy treatment is the safest way of getting rid of belly fat because this treatment does not require any kind of surgical process. Moreover, mesotherapy treatment involves reduction of fat with the help of natural products so there is no fear of side effects. If you are suffering from the problem of belly fat and want to get rid of it without undergoing any type of surgery or disturbing your daily routine then the best option is to choose mesotherapy as you will be able to continue with your daily lifestyle while the treatment is going on. Mesotherapy treatment originated in France and has become so popular that now people all over the world prefer this treatment to get rid of the most common problem that is, belly fat.

In mesotherapy, an injection containing homeopathic medicines or medicines prepared from extracts of plants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids injected in the mesoderm or the fatty layer under the skin. This helps to eradicate the fat deposits in a natural way. Mesotherapy also acts on the fiber of the connective tissues that have the tendency of trapping the fat cells and forming cellulite. Thus, there is more benefit than the simple procedure of fat reduction in mesotherapy. It not only melts the fat with the help of the injected medicines but also provides permanent results in the way of cellulite reduction. Mesotherapy is a painless process of quickly reducing belly fat, and patients should notice continued fat reduction after undergoing the second or third treatment.

Mesotherapy does not require recovery time. Injections are administered with local anesthesia and you will be able to continue with your daily routine from the moment you get the injections and come out of the treatment centre. Also, unlike other fat removal procedures, the natural fat decreasing process in mesotherapy does not leave pockets where fat can accumulate at later stages when the treatment period ends. Mesotherapy is the most affordable, time saving, and painless way of eliminating belly fat without having the ugly scars or marks on the skin normally left behind in other types of surgical methods.

If you are contemplating having cosmetic surgery done, the most important decision you will make is choosing a reliable cosmetic surgeon. If you want to rule out possible complications arising out of a cosmetic surgery procedure or want to minimize risks, you need to choose a trustworthy, reliable and qualified cosmetic surgeon. Given below are a few reasons why it is important to choose the right cosmetic surgeon.

1. Cosmetic surgery involves complex medical procedures and has to be carried out under the supervision of a reliable surgeon. These surgeons need to have a medical license to practice their art. A whole lot of training is required to be a good cosmetic surgeon. If you find one with such qualities, you know he or she will be more reliable than others.

2. Among different types of cosmetic medical treatments available is mesotherapy. It is a non-surgical treatment that involves homeopathic medications and so on. Mesotherapy employs multiple pharmaceutical injections that are commonly given to target fat cells. Carrying out complicated treatments like Mesotherapy does not require a surgeon but does require qualified specialists trained in the field and highly reliable at that.

3. To remove fat from different sections of the body, lipoplasty or liposuction is carried out by a surgeon. It is a skilled procedure and requires a reliable surgeon to carry it out. Many people misunderstand it to be a cheap alternative to diets and exercises, however the fact is far from it. The amount of fat removed through liposuction varies from one person to another.

4. Laser liposuction is a brand name for Smart Lipo. Smartlipo is a modern technique that is commonly employed to remove excess fat. Smart Lipo involves a small amount of risk. Laser liposuction can be carried out in different regions of the body like the arms, neck, face, knees, breasts, flabby skin and so on. Smart Lipo has been recognized as a releatively safe cosmetic procedure. The benefits associated with laser liposuction are also huge. In addition to losing extra fat, your looks will improve, and your skin will start to tighten. However, lipo procedures need to be strictly carried out by a reliable surgeon only.

5. Lipodissolve is yet another non surgical procedure done on patients to remove fat cells. According to many, Lipo dissolve is a non-surgical alternative method to liposuction. It is one of the most commonly employed cosmetic procedures in the United States. Lipo dissolve involves injecting medicines that will help in melting away unwanted fats. Lipodissolve do not require a surgeon but should be performed by specialists trained in this procedure.

6. Most of the procedures associated with surgical and non surgical fat removal require precise training. Always seek the advice of a qualified cosmetic surgeon or specialist.