In:
Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 9, No. 3 ( 2000-07), p. 353-364
Abstract:
Cosmetic surgery is a fast-growing medical practice.
In 1997 surgeons in the United States performed the four most common cosmetic procedures—liposuction, breast
augmentation, eyelid surgery, and facelift—443,728 times, an increase of 150% over the comparable total for
1992. Estimated total expenditures for cosmetic surgery range from $1 to $2 billion. As managed care cuts into
physicians' income and autonomy, cosmetic surgery, which is not covered by health insurance, offers a
financially attractive medical specialty.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0963-1801
,
1469-2147
DOI:
10.1017/S0963180100903074
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2000
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0
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