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Job Candidates Get Plastic Surgery For Competitive Edge

Patients Opt For Younger Look In Tough Job Market

POSTED: 1:23 p.m. EST November 7, 2003
UPDATED: 6:29 p.m. EST November 7, 2003

It's been a rough couple of years for people looking for jobs, and some people are going to extremes to compete for the perfect position.

NewsChannel5 Health Team anchor Lee Jordan reported how some are turning to plastic surgery procedures to make them look younger when hunting for jobs. "Jane," a 56-year-old woman, said she has procedures done because she wants to look as young as she feels.

"I feel like I'm probably still in my 30s," said Jane.

Jane is very active: she works out and she eats right. But while she's physically fit and healthy, she is not totally satisfied with her look.

So when she lost her job and began her search for another, she opted for plastic surgery.

"The market out there is a lot more competitive now ... sure, you've got talents, but you still have to get your foot in the door--and appearance counts no matter what anyone says," said Jane.

Jane already had Botox injections in her forehead and fat injections to help erase fine lines around her eyes and mouth.

Then she decided to get a touch-up before a big job interview.

"I just look a little tired, kind of tired and a little worn. I'd like to look a little fresher," said Jane.

Fairview Park plastic surgeon Dr. Lee Hang-Fu said Jane is one of many who come to him for a fresher and younger look as they hunt for jobs.

"The reason is because especially with the economy changing, workforces are being replaced with younger for lesser cost. These people come and they want to make some sort of competitive ability," said Hang-Fu. Hang-Fu said both women and men are opting for cosmetic procedures to compete in and out of the office.

"Just because they lost their job, a lot of them do that just because they want to maintain their status," said Hang-Fu.

Hang-Fu also said that fat transfer procedures are so effective that 50 percent of those he performs are permanent, so patients do not have to repeat the procedure.




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