Australians are expected to spend almost AU$7bn on cosmetic surgery, hair and beauty treatments by the end of the year, according to new research.
Data compiled by market research firm IBISWorld shows that AU$6.99bn will be splashed out in 2011 by consumers intent on improving their personal appearance. Cosmetic surgery is said to account for a growing share of total spend.
More men are said to be chasing higher pay packets by undergoing cosmetic surgery treatments.
Over recent years there has been a significant rise in the number of men opting to have cosmetic procedures and according to one branding industry expert, the opportunity to earn more money is one of the reasons men want to look their best.
Courtney Thorne-Smith, star of hit US television comedy Two and a Half Men, has spoken openly about how she turned to Botox to help maintain a youthful appearance.
The 43-year-old actress, who is also known for her parts in Ally McBeal and Melrose Place, first turned to the non-surgical treatment 10 years ago when wrinkles on her forehead became apparent.
International news hub Forbes has named Salt Lake City the vainest place in America, ahead of previous title holder New York City.
According to recent figures, Salt Lake City in Utah is home to 45 plastic surgeons, which equates to six surgeons for every 100,000 residents. New York City boasts an incredible 590 cosmetic surgeons, but this only equals four per 100,000 people.
Experts put the growth in numbers down to the pressure that the recession puts on older jobseekers to compete with younger rivals.
In an interview with online newspaper Utah Business, Dr Renato Saltz, former president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) said: “In a recession it’s even more critical to remain competitive. I’ve had people tell me they have an important interview and need to look better. I haven’t seen that in the past.”
Experts also attribute the rise in demand for cosmetic surgery procedures such as face lifts and non-surgical solutions such as Botox and laser hair removal, to the advances in technology that have significantly reduced recovery and down time.
The approach of the festive season has seen a rise in the number of people buying cosmetic surgery gift vouchers.
The number of people choosing to give their loved ones the opportunity to choose a cosmetic procedure or non surgical solutions as a Christmas gift appears to be on the rise, with recent figures from The Harley Medical Group showing a 200 per cent rise in year-on-year sales of gift vouchers. (more…)
Star of the screen Gwyneth Paltrow has sparked a slew of Botox rumours, after being spotted with an extremely smooth complexion.
At an appearance in Beverly Hills, where the actress was promoting her new film Country Strong, Gwyneth was noted to be looking very fresh faced, causing many to question whether she’d been making use of non surgical solutions such as Botox and fillers. (more…)
The fast approaching Christmas season has caused an upswing in the number of people booking themselves in for cosmetic surgery and non surgical solutions.
Figures from The Harley Medical Group show a 35 per cent surge in the number of appointments booked in the month before Christmas and that the most popular surgical treatments in the run up to the 2010 festive season have been: breast enlargement, nose reshaping, and liposuction procedures. (more…)
A new survey commissioned by beauty brand Olay has revealed that younger women are more interested in cosmetic surgery and non surgical treatments.
The Big British Beauty Poll asked 20,000 thousand women ranging from 18-65 about their beauty habits and found that the number of women who said yes to cosmetic surgery was highest in the 18-35 age groups. According to the Daily mail, the percentage of women who said yes tailed off gradually after the age of 35. (more…)
Recent research has suggested that the US is expecting to see a substantial increase in the number of people turning to non surgical treatments. (more…)
Every year the complaints from my mum are the same, ‘why do they have the Christmas treats in the shops, Halloween isn’t even over yet?’ she cries. And I have to say, I do see where she’s coming from – it seems as though we’re barely coming to terms with saying good bye to the sun when the Christmas carols start sneaking onto sound systems.
On the other hand, while it may be a little early to begin planning your wish list for Santa or start preparing your Christmas menu, it’s now the ideal time of year to get your Christmas beauty regime on the go. (more…)
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