Cosmetic Surgery Predictions for 2011

Want to know what the hottest trends are in cosmetic surgery? The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2011. These predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country who offer both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Listed here are the Top 5. For the full list click here.

1. As the economy continues to improve, demand for facelifts and other facial rejuvenation surgery will increase. Non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures will also see some growth, but people who have been putting off surgery for the past few years because of the economy will be ready for the gold standard in facial rejuvenation in 2011.

2. The growth and popularity of cosmetic injectables (Botox, Dysport, Sculptra, Radiesse, Evolence, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane etc.) will continue to increase as products continue to evolve and new players enter the market.

3. The number of patients seeking plastic surgery procedures for body contouring after dramatic weight loss (abdominoplasty, lower body lift, upper arm lift, etc.) will rise in 2011.

4. More breast implants. This year many baby boomer women who have aging implants and/or breast ptosis will replace their implants and have breast lifts.

5. Consumers looking for a bargain on cosmetic procedures will unfortunately lead to an increase in horror stories about “discount injectables” bought offshore and cosmetic medicine and cosmetic surgical procedures performed by untrained or poorly trained practitioners.

Here's what one Massachusetts plastic surgeon thinks about the predictions: Top Cosmetic Surgery Trends for 2011.

Healthcare Buzzwords for 2011

Health Leaders Media carries an article by Cheryl Clark that predicts these will be the terms you'll hear much about this year in healthcare. The article, 11 Hot Healthcare Buzzwords for 2011 describes each in detail and you should read the full article here. Below I cheat and provide you with the bare terms. But do read the article for edification.

1. EHR-EMR-HIT interoperability
2. Creative destruction
3. HAIs
4. Teachback
5. Pink fatigue
6. Sat scores
7. Alignment
8. Respectful crisis management
9. Checklists
10. Medical apps
11. Medical loss ratio

Law Services Trends / Outlook 2008

Here's a quick round up of articles examining and contemplating legal services trends in 2008.

Via Amy Campbell's Law Firm Marketing Web Log:
Legal Services Trends 2007-2008 with a report from the Legal Marketing Association New England Conference in November of 2007 citing findings of the BTI Consulting Group.

From the same blog see: More on Legal Services Outlook for 2008, which states, “This year… a substantial number of firm leaders admit to being uneasy about the future. More than a quarter reported that they were uncertain about their firm’s prospects next year, and a few said they felt downright pessimistic. What’s going on?” See David Bario's article in The American Lawyer, Am Law 200 Managing Partners Issue Fog Advisory for 2008.

Also, Robert Denney's annual "What's Hot and What's Not in the Legal Profession" is a collection of trends seen my this long time law firm marketer and strategic planner. Visit his site to request the document.

And, published earlier here on Law Links, is December 2007 issue of Mirus Capital Advisors newsletter, Viewpoint: Optimism/Pessimism: The Outlook for Mid-Market M&A in 2008.