Cosmetic surgery has become so mainstream that not only are we willing to undergo it and then talk about it, we are also organizing
Botox parties prior to
weddings. So the next trend that was expected was to give
plastic surgery as a
gift. Many parents already do that for their teenage daughters who need
surgery for whatever reason.
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So would cosmetic surgery make a perfect Christmas gift for your partner? According to a survey in the UK, as many as 2 million British feel that their
partners’ looks could be improved. A similar number would consider buying partners a cosmetic procedure as a gift but half would be offended at idea!
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surgery in Britain) Recent research from facial aesthetics specialist EVOLENCE reveals that 15% of 45-55 year olds feel that their partner could benefit from cosmetic surgery.
The figure is more than double that in the immediately younger and older groups investigated.
There is also growing evidence that some may be considering giving their partner an
injectable wrinkle
filler or other cosmetic procedure as a Christmas present.
A spokesman for EVOLENCE, Matt Clegg says, "Our research also investigated an individual’s willingness to give their partner a procedure as a gift.
At least 12% of respondents would provide a cosmetic procedure as a gift, rising to 17% among our 45-54 age group. Surprisingly the 16 to 24 year olds are
those most enthusiastic about this kind of gift with 23% saying they would consider it for their partner. It will be interesting to watch trends this
Christmas." |
 These findings suggest there are over 3 million UK adults who would consider giving
Botox or
collagen
injections, breast
enlargement or a nose job to their
partner.
Anyone considering a cosmetic procedure as a Christmas gift should also take note of how to give this sort of gift. "Our research also revealed that nearly
half of those asked would be offended if their partner bought them cosmetic surgery as a gift," stated Matt Clegg. "Perhaps this is one of those gifts that
should be discussed first rather than sprung on the partner!"
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for a single woman)
As anyone can understand, any time you are giving a gift of this type you are also sending an
indirect message about the problem that exists. The same problem lies with giving gift certificates for
weight loss
programs. While we do not mind
receiving a new car as a gift if we are driving an old, run-down automobile, but most of us do take offense when someone offers to pay for our looks. For
such individuals, probably a spa gift certificate is a better alternative.
So how can
you give/receive cosmetic surgery gift certificates
without offending the recipient/giver? Aesthetic plastic surgeon Dr. John Grossman says that there are some basic etiquette to follow. When purchasing a gift certificate, he says:
- Only purchase a gift certificate if the receiver has specifically asked for such a gift and has previously discussed the issue.
- The recipient should be in good physical and mental
health.
When asking for a gift certificate, he advises:
- Let those closest to you know how you feel. Make it clear that you would be completely comfortable receiving plastic surgery as a gift.
- Plastic surgery will alter your
appearance, but not how you feel on the inside. It shouldn't be considered as a solution to
 internal conflicts or personal problems.
- You should be in good physical and mental health.
Evolence is an
injectable
filler manufactured by ColBar. The product utilizes the Glymatrix technology to create a professionally administered, injectable
treatment for soft tissue deficiencies, especially facial
wrinkles. According to the company, "EVOLENCE mimics the function of the body’s own collagen and
breaks down slowly and naturally over time. It corrects wrinkles for a minimum of 12 months before a repeat treatment is required, making long term costs
lower than many competing products."
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