Recession cosmetic surgery treated as an investment
As the number of people choosing cosmetic surgery is shown to have defied expectation in the economic slump, it has been revealed that many are considering plastic surgery or non surgical solutions as an investment.
Recent reports and studies have suggested that this is largely due to the difficulties of a shrinking job market. The increased competition for employment has seen many people electing to have rejuvenating treatments with the aim of boosting their eligibility for jobs.
The Coventry Telegraph reports that Rana Das-Gupta, a Coventry cosmetic surgeon said: “With people facing more uncertainty at work they want to look young and healthy to help them keep their jobs.
“They look at it as a kind of investment.”
This opinion is echoed by Liz Dale, Director of The Harley Medical Group, who said that the group had noticed an increase in inquiries regarding youth-boosting treatments. She added: “Redundancy and unemployment levels are increasing and people are looking for ways to keep themselves one step ahead of their colleagues. Most patients think about surgery for many years and office competition simply acts as a catalyst.”
According to the Coventry Telegraph, there is another trend that is helping to boost cosmetic surgery numbers. The paper reports that more people than ever are becoming health conscious and loosing large amounts of weight. This often leaves people with excess skin, which can be unsightly and uncomfortable. This could be a contributory reason for the fact that tummy tucks are remaining popular during the recession.
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