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Why a 'Botax' Is a Wrinkly Idea

Taxing plastic surgery could hurt the economy

By Emily Rauhala,  Newser User

Posted Nov 24, 2009 12:08 PM CST

(Newser) – Taxing Americans' breast implants isn't as hot an idea as it may seem. That's because our assumption that richie-richie New Jersey housewives are the ones getting it isn't quite right, writes Christopher Beam for Slate. This is an industry that services people who can't afford...   Read full story »

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