In Dimension , we look at the bidding process and the controversy surrounding it. Medicine Online is the newest auction Web site. But, unlike eBay , which auctions off products, California-based Medicine Online auctions off cosmetic surgery. These are strictly elective surgeries. Surgeries that are offered include nose jobs, face lifts, laser correction, cosmetic dentistry and even foot surgery.
Consumers request a product and providers post a price.
Surgeons then have 72 hours to respond with a price. The bidding is anonymous. After choosing what you want, you can search the site and read about possible complications, and even get tips on what to look for in a surgeon. But even that's not enough for critics. Kahn said he fears that the best deal could be the most damaging.