Whatever Will We 50 and Over Ladies Do?

AP: As Economy Sags, So Do Breasts and Faces

RUSH: All is not lost, ladies and gentlemen, as the AP headline reads: "As Economy Sags, So Do Faces and Breasts," and we can't have that. So it's getting serious now. "The economy isn't the only thing that's sagging -- so are faces, breasts and bellies as would-be cosmetic surgery patients increasingly opt against costly nips and tucks because of tough financial times. Anecdotal reports and a recent unscientific survey from an industry trade group suggest many cosmetic surgeons have been seeing a drop-off in costly operations, some by as much as 30 percent or more. Diane Lawyer, a software company manager in Atlanta, said belt-tightening has made her put off getting her eyes done, a procedure that would cost a few thousand dollars. 'I just can't justify that right now,' she said. Lawyer, 55, has started shopping at a discount grocery, rarely drives to save on gas, and loaned money to help keep her sister out of foreclosure."