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http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/01/04/2009-01-04_demand_deflates_for_dds-1.html

"The number of the bigger surgeries has gone down for sure," said Dr. David Shafer, a Manhattan plastic surgeon. Breast enlargement surgery can cost anywhere from $4,000 to more than $10,000.

"People are definitely thinking twice right now," said Dr. Sydney Coleman, another Manhattan surgeon. He said his colleagues in the lucrative field are starting to feel the pinch. "They're complaining about it," he said, "and they don't usually complain."

High-end clinics that specialize in elective cosmetic surgery for wealthy patients are especially vulnerable.

"If the procedure is purely esthetic, it's definitely down," said Dr. Sydney Coleman, whose Manhattan practice does both esthetic and reconstructive surgery.

So, the breast enhancement industry is also sagging. We shall no longer be drowned in gigantic boobies when we go places. It is truly a sad day.

Btw, let the puns commence

No it isn't a sad day it's a great day.

I find enormous fake breasts really unattractive.

Though strange we both started a plastic surgery thread at the same time.

Though strange we both started a plastic surgery thread at the same time.

I was about to post mine, saw yours, and thought "damn, beaten to it!", but then I read it and saw it was different, so I posted mine.

And there's nothing wrong with big boobs.

No it isn't a sad day it's a great day.

I find enormous fake breasts really unattractive.

Though strange we both started a plastic surgery thread at the same time.

Who cares if it's unattractive? What we need are more high paying jobs.

I say, a 700 billion dollar stimulus package for breast enhancement...

Who cares if it's unattractive? What we need are more high paying jobs.

I say, a 700 billion dollar stimulus package for breast enhancement...

Surely that would cause rampant wage inflation

Surely that would cause rampant wage inflation

Among other items to be inflated...

I blame poor post surgery support options

I say, a 700 billion dollar stimulus package for breast enhancement...

I doubt Obama would be willing to make a boob of himself so early in the presidency

I doubt Obama would be willing to make a boob of himself so early in the presidency

But he would show that he's abreast of the current situation.

Hmm.... I never even considered the possibility of the cosmetic surgery industry going tits up. Clearly they'll have to nip and tuck at their budget to cut out non-essentials. ...Or send Michael Jackson a coupon. ;)

But he would show that he's abreast of the current situation.

but for starters many of the presidency's tops won't be so accommodating especially in this season

but for starters many of the presidency's tops won't be so accommodating especially in this season

Well, you can be sure that in this frigid economy, that everyone will be standing at full attention to see what all he will do to provide proper stimulation to this unfortunate industry.

YAY! Leave them ALONE!

You know, I think it might have to do with the fact that fake tits are usually pretty goddamn ugly...like any other aspect of human appearance, what people like changes over time and it can change pretty drastically. And seriously, anyone that could afford those elective, not reconstructive, procedures definitely isn't cutting back because of the economy...I mean, show me someone who can throw down $10,000 on plastic surgery and try to tell me they're "hurting". Please, people, those of us in economics know just how well you guys made out over the past eight years so I think your finances are still quite in order.

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2009/01/04/2009-01-04_demand_deflates_for_dds-1.html



So, the breast enhancement industry is also sagging. We shall no longer be drowned in gigantic boobies when we go places. It is truly a sad day.

Btw, let the puns commence

just do what i did and find a girl with nice big natural breasts. :D

You know, I think it might have to do with the fact that fake tits are usually pretty goddamn ugly...

seconded. Big, good, small but firm, good, but however fake, bad.


like any other aspect of human appearance, what people like changes over time and it can change pretty drastically. And seriously, anyone that could afford those elective, not reconstructive, procedures definitely isn't cutting back because of the economy...

For the most part, I'd agree, but I've also heard about teenagers saving up for this kinda shit.

If my mammary serves me right, fake breasts cannot compare to the greatness of real, natural breasts. I stand firm and perky in my opinion.


I tried

I say, a 700 billion dollar stimulus package for breast enhancement...

The last thing we need is more industries suckling from the government teat.

No. What we need is to set up a lottery system. Have it funded by the breast enhancement industry, allow it to collect the profits, and have as one of the smaller prizes a free boob job for any member of your family. Yes, that makes a good booby prize.

No it isn't a sad day it's a great day.

I find enormous fake breasts really unattractive.


This.

Plastic surgery is idiotic.

Real breasts ftw.

Amazingly, this coincides with the trend of women in Manhattan and Beverly Hills who are now marrying for love.

I don't really enjoy fake breasts that much. Then again, I've had zero real-life contact with them. They could be fun I guess.

this thread needs more pictures >.>

Jeese the economy is so bad that the plastic surgery industry is going tits up... I knew they'd make boobs of themselves.

I don't like fake b(o)(o)bies, so this is g(o)(o)d news!

I don't like fake b(o)(o)bies, so this is g(o)(o)d news!

nice....

Btw, let the puns commence

There's plenty of puns in the article itself, no need to add to that. :D

I don't really enjoy fake breasts that much. Then again, I've had zero real-life contact with them. They could be fun I guess.
Two words: TITTY FUCK.

For the most part, I'd agree, but I've also heard about teenagers saving up for this kinda shit.

Don't forget about strippers... although I wonder if it becomes a tax write off for them.

Don't forget about strippers... although I wonder if it becomes a tax write off for them.

Since most of them are self-employed, breast augmentation surgery could easily be categorized as capital reinvestment into the business.

I wonder how you would amortize that though...

Since most of them are self-employed, breast augmentation surgery could easily be categorized as capital reinvestment into the business.

I wonder how you would amortize that though...

Probably a 3year or 5year depreciation.

Damn it! America is supposed to be about breast implants, because it's fun and pleasurable. As long as botox is over with though, that's a good thing.

The titles for NSG news-threads seem to always come straight-out of the Economist. :tongue:

This thread's making me laugh so much, especially German Nightmare's posts.

Yet another case of light pouring in due to Obamas victory!

I wonder whether the ever increasing love of skinny boyish women is having an impact. I doubt it, because large breasts are still considered imperative by some media standards. It's an interesting (and off topic) thought.

I can understand how people are less inclined to spend money on purely aesthetic things in the current financial climate.

nice....
;)
This thread's making me laugh so much, especially German Nightmare's posts.
My pleasure!