Bo-tax goes down, and other news in the world of plastic surgery

Good news, the Bo-tax got defeated. It seemed like the entire "community" of cosmetic proceduralists temporarily put their differences aside and organized together to make it happen. Apparently even the NOW rallied against this crazy idea, since it unfairly targeted women.

In an interesting twist, the Senate decided to go after tanning salons instead - hefting a 10% use tax on consumers who aren't convinced by the "pale is beautiful" trend or the fact that UV exposure correlates to skin cancer. Seriously, does anyone tan anymore? I thought that unnatural bronzed look went out sometime in the late 80's/early 90's.

And finally, I caught this article through the online version of the San Francisco Chronicle. It doesn't tell you anything new, dear readers, but I must admit to a base fascination with plastic surgery horror stories with the tiniest little modicum of sadness and regret that I can't help everyone see the light about finding themselves a good (female!) plastic surgeon.