Plastic's still in

Okay, it is possible this survey isn’t quite kosher but, recession or no recession, a survey conducted by a cable television programme in the US would have us believe that most women under 50 are still keen on the idea of cosmetic surgery. A poll of 1,000 women showed that 63 per cent in the age group 18-34 and 73 per cent in the 34-49 age group thought age-defying miracles were a good idea. In this case as well, the lipstick index theory appears to apply. Reuters reports that separate data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that while botox treatment rose 8 per cent in 2008, liposuction, face-lifts and breast augmentation fell significantly. That is, looking good is important, but can I have that discount pack instead?