Gastric Band, Confusion Over Figures For Plastic Surgery
There have been many reports about the continued rise in popularity of cosmetic surgery. There have also been reports about the recent reduction in the number of plastic surgery procedures, so what is really happening?
Different surveys have reported a huge difference in the number of cosmetic procedures performed range from a reduction by 2% to an increase by 47%, tummy tucks range from -1% to +13% and face lifts may have gone up by 44% or down by 29%
The problem could be the nature of the surveys; they are all limited. The surveys tend concentrate on certain groups of surgeons, either from a certain country or belonging to a particular body or having a certain qualifications. The studies each use different classifications for surgery, some omit different surgeries and do or do not include non-invasive procedures such as injections or bariatric surgery such as gastric band.
Tags: Cosmetic Surgery, Gastric Band, Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck
It’s not just me that was confused then
You can make a study say whatever you want. They are meaningless.
I think the problem is that these surveys are done by people in the industry. If we want to get a clearer picture there need to be a much wider survey by a third party.