Vanity Tax on Cosmetic Procedures is on its Way

A new tax on cosmetic procedures and plastic surgeries, commonly labeled 'Botax', has been proposed by the White House and liberal Senators in congress. Meant to increase public funds for the health care overhaul, this Botax would increase the total cost of 'vanity' procedures by as much as 10%. Plastic surgeons, private healthcare organizations and other members of the medical community are vehemently campaigning against the new tax in Washington, claiming that the economy will be hindered by such a measure.

Many of the men and women who seek cosmetic procedures such as botox, breast augmentation, tummy tucks and facelifts are doing so because they have recently lost their jobs and want to compete with a younger workforce as they try to begin anew. The medical community is in an uproar that this tax is unncessary and cruelly punitive on the people who simply wish to enhance their appearance. The Associated Press reports on the issue here: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jafyZ40UW5DgQHWKDslvPNmACjtwD9C2UML80. The Los Angeles Times has an op-ed piece on the Botax here: http://opinion.latimes.com/opinionla/2009/11/paying-for-healthcare-reform-with-a-botax.html.

The lawmakers proposing this Botax may think they are stealing from the rich to give to the poor, but the fact is that most women who undergo such cosmetic procedures have modest incomes of 30,000 - 60,000 a year and are seeking such procedures not entirely out of vanity, but to compete with a younger generation of workers. This measure could be hugely detrimental to their ability to find and keep jobs, and thereby damaging to the economy. Even those that are seeking the procedures purely for self-esteem reasons do not deserve to pay more simply because they are taking steps to improve their looks. The Botax is thought by many to be extremely unfair to those who do not deserve it.

In fact, many argue that these people who seek cosmetic procedures are stimulating the economy and the health care system by their patronage and should not be deterred in any way from receiving the procedures they want, at the price they can afford. Healthcare organizations and prominent plastic surgeons are aggressively fighting this Botax proposal in Washington, in hopes that it will not pass into law. Only time will tell if they are successful in their efforts, or if there will be one more tax on the shoulders of the people.

Dermal Fillers - Know About The Various Uses Of Botox

Botox (Botulinum Type-A Toxin) has become a very popular procedure that not only helps you in getting rid of wrinkles, but also in preventing them. However, it has got many other benefits as well.

Unlike other procedure indicated for wrinkle removal, the side effects and the pain associated with botox is very less. It can also be used as cure to many spastic disorders. The people suffering from the problem of excess sweating can get effective relief from botox injections.

Botox injections are also used in temporary breast lift and neck lift giving you youthful appearance. These injections can make your smile more attractive by removing frown lines.

Apart from these benefits associated with your physical appearance, botox also offers you health benefits. It helps you in alleviating migraine headaches. It can also help you in getting rid of prostrate problems by making an enlarged prostrate smaller.

Botox injections can ease muscle tension that causes lower back pain. Finally, botox injections are proving to be effective in helping you clear up you acne.

So, if you are thinking botox is used only to get rid of wrinkles, think again!