No doubt, financial times are tough, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t afford facial plastic surgery, Jacksonville. In fact, research shows that this may be the best time to invest in your best self. But it may also be one of the scariest times, as unethical, untrained and unlicensed practitioners are on the prowl, offering what seem like very sweet deals for facelifts and facial filler injections.

A study commissioned by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and released in April 2009 shows that in 2008, 81 percent of facial plastic surgeon members say their patients opted for non-surgical procedures in order to delay the need for more invasive surgical procedures. At Garcia Institute, we offer a range of procedures for the cost-conscious patient who wants to look her or his best without breaking the bank including:

•    Non-invasive laser treatments to reduce wrinkles around the eyes and lips, smooth the surface of the face and remove blemishes such as birthmarks, spider veins and acne scars;
•    Wrinkle fillers such as Juvederm, Botox and Radiesse;
•    Lip augmentation, including laser treatments, injectable fillers such as Radiance and Restylane and permanent lip implants;
•    Skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatments such as dermabrasion, laser treatments and deep chemical peels;
•    Minimally invasive surgeries including mini-facelifts and minor browlifts and forehead lifts.

While patients are looking to keep things affordable, they increasingly are viewing surgical procedures like facelifts, browlifts, forehead lifts, eyelid surgery and cheek implants as investments. The AAFPRS survey showed 75 percent of members surveyed saw an increase in patients requesting cosmetic surgery to remain competitive in the workplace. That makes sense, as today’s tight economy is forcing many Baby Boomers and people in their 50s to reenter the workplace, where they find themselves competing with workers in their 20s and 30s for jobs and promotions.

The double whammy of a down economy and a field of half-their-age competitors puts patients at risk of being lured by unlicensed practitioners offering cheap prices on treatments, fillers and plastic surgery. But many patients of these predators end up with lumps, burns, scars and other problems that may not be reversible. When it comes to plastic surgery, Jacksonville area patients can rest assured they’re in good hands when they choose Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, where our doctors are board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. And, we accept all major credit card plus financing by Care Credit and Capital One Healthcare Finance.

Your face is your ultimate calling card. Invest in yourself with a facelift, browlift, forehead lift, lip augmentation or other procedure to restore your youth and revive your career, earning potential, social life and self confidence. Use our convenient online email form for a quick, personal answer to your questions about plastic surgery by Jacksonville’s Dr. Phillip Garcia or Dr. Roberto Garcia.