Job Hunting and Plastic Surgery (09-2009)
The economy is seeing people looking for jobs who never expected to and with it an increase in plastic surgery procedures to make candidates look as good as they can when going through the arduous process of interviewing. Mature adults are finding themselves in the unpleasant situation of competing against younger people for the same positions.
John Canady, the president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, says that minimally invasive procedures such as Botox injections, hyluronic fillers and laser treatments began increasing even before the economic downturn. These procedures which require very little, or no recovery time at all make it possible for patients to go back to work quickly, or to jump into the job hunting process with little down time.
In an article by Sam Lane in the on-line newspaper The Daily Iowan, he indicates that a recent survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that approximately 73% of working women believe that appearance, especially in a difficult economic climate. The women felt that looking good makes a difference in getting hired, earning a promotion, and/or in getting new clients. He further states that “A statistical report from the organization showed that from 2007 to 2008, all forms of cosmetic surgery increased 3 percent to 12.1 million patients. Minimally invasive forms of surgery were up 5 percent in that time period.”
The most common procedure that is minimally invasive is the Botox (botulinum toxin) injection, a nonsurgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The procedure takes about fifteen minutes and according to Canday, “People can get fairly dramatic results.” This is an excellent example of for refuting the notion common misconception that plastic surgery’s only purpose is to make patients look younger. The truth is, he said that it’s “used to gain more confidence. It allows a person to be more relaxed and self-assured.” Helping patients feel better about themselves gives them a competitive advantage in the working world and is especially so in a depressed economy.
Employers have the pick of more candidates than they would in a strong economy. That allows them the added advantage of focusing not only on a candidate’s qualifications, but also the image that a prospective employee demonstrates and the impression he or she give at first look.
If you are interested in finding out more about a particular procedure, or procedures, we would be happy to meet with you, listen to your objectives, and make suggestions that we believe would work for you.
John Canady, the president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, says that minimally invasive procedures such as Botox injections, hyluronic fillers and laser treatments began increasing even before the economic downturn. These procedures which require very little, or no recovery time at all make it possible for patients to go back to work quickly, or to jump into the job hunting process with little down time.
In an article by Sam Lane in the on-line newspaper The Daily Iowan, he indicates that a recent survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that approximately 73% of working women believe that appearance, especially in a difficult economic climate. The women felt that looking good makes a difference in getting hired, earning a promotion, and/or in getting new clients. He further states that “A statistical report from the organization showed that from 2007 to 2008, all forms of cosmetic surgery increased 3 percent to 12.1 million patients. Minimally invasive forms of surgery were up 5 percent in that time period.”
The most common procedure that is minimally invasive is the Botox (botulinum toxin) injection, a nonsurgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The procedure takes about fifteen minutes and according to Canday, “People can get fairly dramatic results.” This is an excellent example of for refuting the notion common misconception that plastic surgery’s only purpose is to make patients look younger. The truth is, he said that it’s “used to gain more confidence. It allows a person to be more relaxed and self-assured.” Helping patients feel better about themselves gives them a competitive advantage in the working world and is especially so in a depressed economy.
Employers have the pick of more candidates than they would in a strong economy. That allows them the added advantage of focusing not only on a candidate’s qualifications, but also the image that a prospective employee demonstrates and the impression he or she give at first look.
If you are interested in finding out more about a particular procedure, or procedures, we would be happy to meet with you, listen to your objectives, and make suggestions that we believe would work for you.
