Plastic Surgery as a Holiday Gift—New Trend Changes the Nature of Gift Giving in Perth, Australia

 

          “On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: five golden rings, four calling birds, three French manicures, two turtle doves, and Botox for the New Year’s Eve Party.”

            Having trouble figuring out what to give the loved ones in your life for the holidays? More people are choosing to buy their loved ones plastic surgery gift cards for Christmas. According to USA Today, in recent years, there has been a surge in plastic surgery gift card sales. Of course, not all surgeons offer gift cards. But this doesn’t stop families from giving their loved ones the gift of plastic surgery for the holidays, either by setting aside money for the procedures or by offering to pay for procedures of choice.

            Plastic surgeons like Dr. Paul Quinn with Quinn Plastic Surgery see the trend of husbands buying gift cards for their wives who regularly visit their surgeon for injections, like Botox. The holiday season is a popular time to have touch-ups, so surgeons see an increase in Botox and other procedures during December and January.

            Despite the trend, patients and their families need to remember that certain procedures aren’t right for everyone and that plastic surgery is a very personal decision. Procedures such as breast augmentation, require planning and a full health history before any reputable surgeon will proceed.

            If you’re considering giving the gift of plastic surgery, many gift-givers offer their loved ones open-ended gift cards, certificates, or money that allows the receiver to choose which procedure they want for themselves. Plastic surgery is a serious choice, one that must be carefully discussed with a doctor before any surgery is planned.

However, for individuals who already regularly visit their surgeon for Botox or other treatments, plastic surgery gift certificates may be the perfect choice. Time magazine reports that cosmetic surgery gift-giving is up 20-35%, with surgeons reporting increased gift card sales.

At the end of the day, if you plan to give the gift of surgery, it is important to make sure you know the person well enough and plan the gift appropriately. Visit www.quinnplasticsurgery.com.au to find out more about some of the procedures offered by Dr. Paul Quinn in Perth Australia.