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. 1999 Feb 20;318(7182):512–516. doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7182.512

Table 3.

Decrease in cost to benefit ratio responsible for increased demand in cosmetic surgery

Benefits Costs
Increase in: Decrease in:
 Indications  Expenses
 Results  Surgical complications
 Availability  Scars
 Day surgery  Anaesthetic sequelae
 Combined procedures  Time off work