Society has become more open to people getting cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures to enhance the way they look and boost their confidence. But many of the procedures that people had planned didn’t have a chance to happen due to the pandemic and, of course, the subsequent lockdowns. But as many establishments are back in business again, like the tourism industry, senior living advisors and agencies, etc., are opening up again, life seems to be resuming.
As a result, cosmetic clinics are starting to see an unexpected trend as more people are getting some enhancements on their faces and bodies.
Who could have predicted that people seeking procedures ranging from Botox injections to more major plastic surgeries would increase dramatically amid a health crisis? Many experts claim that there are several causes of this trend; one of them is the rising usage of online meetings, which has made people more aware of their appearance as they spend most of the time seeing themselves on camera.
Many people have also considered getting some plastic surgeries done. Still, they never got a chance to sit down and ponder their curiosity, which is what happened during the lockdowns — which is a respite they would also need to recover from the procedures.
There could be many other reasons why the industry is growing at an unpredictable rate. So, if you’re curious which procedures more people are getting during this time, then read on to find out more.
The Pandemic’s Effect On People’s Self-awareness Of Their Look
For anyone who has thought of getting cosmetic surgery done, it’s the perfect time as it seems like this trend will continue to normalize going under the knife. If you’re wondering what the most in-demand surgeries were, here they are:
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Rhinoplasty
In 2020, nasal reshaping, which is commonly called nose jobs, was one of the most in-demand cosmetic procedures performed by cosmetic surgeons. It’s a treatment that aims to reshape the nose’s size — either the bridge or the nostrils, or both — and have it complement the face. Rhinoplasty can also be a corrective procedure for some people with breathing problems or deformed noses.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released data showing that 2020 saw a total of 352,555 nose reshaping or rhinoplasty procedures were done. Since it’s the center of the face, many speculated that more people are not satisfied with their noses’ shapes. Some also said this trend because Zoom calls made people see their noses more and just told themselves it’s the time to get theirs done.
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Body Contouring
Body contouring is a surgery that is a bit similar to liposuction, which is a more popular procedure that people get if they want to get rid of their body fats. This procedure is a non-invasive technique that gives your body a more toned appearance.
Of course, a proper diet paired with some healthy activities like exercising and being more active is still the ideal way to lose weight, but the results you want may take longer. There’s no shame in getting this procedure done, especially as more people seem to become more open-minded about it.
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Botox
Botox is the most popular cosmetic procedure in 2020 as it is minimally invasive, inexpensive, and doesn’t require a long time to recover from. Based on the same data by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, they performed around 4.4 million Botox-related services during the same year.
2020 is, without a doubt, a stressful year, which caused many people to develop some fine lines and wrinkles on their faces. These facial features aren’t flaws, of course, and it’s only natural to have them, but, some people would want to delay having to see them every day on their faces, especially as Zoom calls and meetings are still an everyday thing. So, if you’re still on the fence about getting this procedure done, you just need to know that it’s not permanent and it’s affordable.
This recent spike of people going under the knife may or may not result from the pandemic. Whatever it is that drove this trend to continue skyrocketing, it seems to be benefiting the industry. If you’re one of the many people who have gotten cosmetic surgery, or you’re planning to, then get one. It might not be an ideal time since the rest of the world is still struggling to make ends meet during this economic uncertainty, but life is short, so you should do whatever it is that you think will make you happy and confident.
