By Daniel Costello

Still haven't decided what to get your loved ones for the holidays? How about a nose job or a touch of Botox.

Anyone seeking elective plastic surgery may help pay for the nearly $900 billion health care overhaul that was unveiled by Senate Democrats this week.

The White House-backed plan would impose a 5 percent tax on elective cosmetic surgery that is estimated to raise an estimated $5.8 billion over 10 years. The tax would to into effect just after the holidays in early January.

The measure exempts plastic surgery done to remedy a congenital deformity or an injury resulting from an accident or disease.

categories: Health Care

4:57 - November 19, 2009

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