Skin Deep

Okay...I'm going to make a gross generalization here...but people who are objective about their surroundings will understand my statements to follow.

Miami culture is founded on the endless pursuit of wealth and beauty; Its a vicious circle really, running in fear of losing either one or both. Women seek youthful appearance to secure those guys that are the most fiscally fit. Why do the women need cash? Well, keeping an youthful appearance is not inexpensive. Here are common (everyday) procedures that are done and their average prices:

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) $5000-6500

Blue Peel $500-700

Botox $200-400 per area (repeat 6 mos)

Breast Augmentation (saline) $5000-6500

Breast Augmentation(silicone) $6000-8000

Breast Lift $5000-6000

Chin or Cheek Implants $3000-4500

Collagen Injection $500-1500

Deep Chemical Peel $3500-5000

Dermabrasion $2000-4000

Eyelid Tuck (upper & lower) $4000-5500

Face Lift $7000-9000

Forehead Lift (Brow Lift) $3500-5000

Hair Removal (Laser) $300-800

Laser (Erbium) $2500-4000

Laser (CO2) $4000-5000

Lip Augmentation $600-2000

Liposuction (1 area) $2500-4500

Liposuction (3 areas) $5500-7000

Liposuction (5 areas) $8000-10,000

Medium Peel $1500-2500

Micro Peel $60-100

Nose Surgery $5000-6000

Pectoral Implants $6000-7000

Permanent Eyeliner $300-1000

Permanent Lip Liner $300-1000

Spider Vein Rx (Laser) $400-1000

Spider Vein Rx (Sclero) $200-500

Tattoo Removal (Laser) $300-800

Tummy Tuck $6000-8000

Men know they need a beautiful woman for community status and personal ego, so they need to communicate they have cash. Guys communicate this by driving more car then they can afford, buying expensive gifts, etc. So needless to day if you are losing wealth and you are losing youth (which are inevitable)...you are nothing here in Miami. The depth of the culture is skin deep...and empty beyond the surface.