Monday, March 16, 2009

Breast Augmentation a Tax Deduction?

According to a recent article on Kiplinger.com, breast augmentation made the list of "Top 11 Oddball Tax Deductions," coming in at number 7.

The deduction was claimed by "Chesty Love" a stripper who underwent breast augmentation to increase her tips--as well as her chest size to a whopping 56-FF. A Tax Court judge allowed the deduction of the cost of her surgery, equating the implants to stage props. Unfortunately, Ms. Love later tripped and ruptured one of her implants.

Other crazy deductions that made the list included pet food, body oil, a trip to Bermuda, beer, a swimming pool and a private airplane.

If you are considering breast augmentation, for a tax deduction or any other reason, San Francisco breast augmentation surgeon, Dr. Roy Kim, offers great information about the procedure, recovery and risks on his website.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Breast Augmentation with Less Downtime

As plastic surgery becomes more and more a part of mainstream society, the busy men and women who seek it need to get back on their feet as soon as they can. Luckily, with advancements in techniques and treatments developing all the time, many plastic surgeons are able to offer rapid recovery procedures to their patients.

For busy patients seeking breast augmentation, San Jose plastic surgeon Dr. Lowen describes his rapid recovery breast augmentation technique to potential patients on his website. Using his technique, which promises a reduction in bleeding, bruising, injury to tissues, and pain, 95% of the 200 patients he followed were able to return to normal activity within 4 days or less.

For plastic surgery patients in New Jersey, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, thigh lift, and lipoabdominoplasty are all offered with reduced downtime by The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery. According to the Parker Center website, breast augmentation patients are able to return to most normal activities withing 24 hours of surgery. By using minimal incisions, medical tissue glue, a careful combination of drugs to minimize pain, swelling and bruising, along with other techniques, their patients experience a shorter, less arduous recovery than many expect.

Though medical advancements allow for less downtime after many plastic surgery procedures, it is still essential to follow your surgeon's orders after undergoing any procedure and not overdo it too fast.