From the Northeast to the Southwest, prices for plastic surgery procedures vary greatly from region to region. To give consumers a better idea about the cost associated with the most in-demand ...

In better economic times, some in search of youth and beauty thought nothing of plunking down four figures for a cosmetic procedure. These days, tummy tucks are on sale. What’s more, recent figures ...

The market for cosmetic surgery is characterized by: a) competition, b) transparent pricing, and c) out-of-pocket payments, whereas the “market” for traditional health care is characterized by: a) ...

San Diego Unified’s board president won’t run for re-election. But there’s another office he’s eyeing. San Diego Unified’s board president won’t run for re-election. But there’s another office he’s ...

Editor's note: This story has a sidebar headlined 'Bottoms up: new trends in cosmetic surgery are focused on the lower body' Perfection — at least in the physical sense — isn't something many Utahns ...

A general economic rule of thumb is that when the price of something goes up, the demand goes down. The exceptions to the rule are certain luxury goods such as high-end cars, designer clothes and, ...

Cosmetic procedures have moved from celebrity gossip columns into everyday life. Today, teachers, accountants, and ...

Plastic surgery is a growing business in Hawaii, with thousands of local customers and others flying in from the mainland, Canada, Japan and South Korea for procedures, say two of Hawaii’s top ...

Many Americans travel to Mexico because medical care can be cheaper than in the U.S. Some examples: Cosmetic surgery prices at South Carolina clinics Tummy tuck: $7,000 - $9,000 Face lift: $8,000 - ...