Pharmawire is a news wire service dedicated to reporting the latest news in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Wigoda was featured as an expert source in their feature article on trends in breast implants, and the effect the economy has on cosmetic surgery decisions.
Dr Wigoda expressed that breast augmentation and liposuction are highly sensitive to changes in the economy.  Dr. Wigoda said that the economy is “definitely affecting the surgical procedures” that patients choose to have and that other physicians have noticed similar trends.
Physicians continue to report that rising oil prices, the rising credit crisis, and general fears of an economic recession continue to effect patient’s decisions to have cosmetic surgery.