Botox tops nip and tuck treatments in anti-aging trend
Popular nip and tuck destination Los Angeles has seen its number one cosmetic procedure knocked off its throne by smaller scale anti-aging treatment, Botox.
The popularity of wrinkle relaxing injections has soared worldwide, thanks in part to the struggling economy, which has meant that people have had to consider more carefully what they spend their money on. When a tight control over finances rules out facelifts and tummy tucks as procedures too expensive to justify splurging on in the current economical climate, consumers of cosmetic surgical solutions are turning to cheaper, albeit shorter term, options.
One surgery in Beverly Hills reported an increase of 50 per cent since this time last year in patients requesting Botox, whereas more expensive procedures, such as breast augmentations, have slid the economical slope 50 per cent in the opposite direction.
According to Bloomberg.com, dermatologist and plastic surgeon Dr. David Rahimi revealed that the financial downturn had no effect on his surgery and that he still sees 30 to 40 people a day who wish to improve their appearance.
He said: “You’re already feeling upset about the state of the economy; you don’t also want to feel upset about the state of your face.
“Even during a recession, you still want to look good.”
The news follows UK updates about Botox’s soaring popularity as a result of the credit crunch, showing further evidence that financial difficulties has not put people off cosmetic surgery, but has rather sent them to seek alternative methods of maintaining their looks whilst at an affordable price.
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