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Breast Implant Predictions for the Upcoming Year

Jan 17 , 2008 -

Many plastic surgeons across the U.S. worry that the economic stance of the country will affect the number of breast augmentation surgeries that are performed in 2008.

Merrill Lynch analysts issued their projections after discovering that 77 percent of plastic surgeons blamed the economy for the number of breast surgeries performed last year.

Some Surgeons Remain Hopeful

Although 80 percent of surgeons believe that the state of the nations economy will impact the total number of procedures, some remain hopeful and believe that there business will only grow in the upcoming year.

The doctors highlighted several potential drivers of procedure growth, explains a Merrill Lynch researcher, this includes rising patient acceptance of breast augmentation, increasing awareness of implant surgery, the approval of silicone implants, and growing referrals from satisfied patients.

Others Not So Optimistic

According to the findings, 14 percent of surgeons expect there to be no growth in business and six percent predict that there will be a decline in breast surgery associated with economic factors.

This new report comes in light of the falling home values, increased oil prices and weak retail sales, amongst other factors.

(Source: U.S. News)

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