Cost of getting ahead could be plastic surgery

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Over a quarter of women executives and one-fifth of male colleagues would consider cosmetic surgery in order to improve their career prospects, suggests a survey.

Research conducted by communications consultancy the Aziz Corporation reveals of the 210 executives questioned, 26% of women said they would consider a face lift, while 27% would look at plastic surgery generally and 28% would opt for Botox injections, if they thought it would boost their careers. Many more individuals said they would prefer far less invasive treatments, 94% of women questioned saying they would consider dying their hair and 92% admitting they would go on a diet, while 91% would get dental work. This compares with 19% of men who would said they would consider plastic ...

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