Plastic surgery gift ideas

Fine to do it but be careful how you give it

By Pierre Coda

Cosmetic surgery has become so mainstream that not only are we willing to undergo it and then talk about it, we are also organizing Botox parties prior to weddings. So the next trend that was expected was to give plastic surgery as a gift. Many parents already do that for their teenage daughters who need surgery for whatever reason.

So would cosmetic surgery make a perfect Christmas gift for your partner? According to a survey in the UK, as many as 2 million British feel that their partners’ looks could be improved. A similar number would consider buying partners a cosmetic procedure as a gift but half would be offended at idea! (Related article: Cosmetic surgery in Britain)

Recent research from facial aesthetics specialist EVOLENCE reveals that 15% of 45-55 year olds feel that their partner could benefit from cosmetic surgery. The figure is more than double that in the immediately younger and older groups investigated. There is also growing evidence that some may be considering giving their partner an injectable wrinkle filler or other cosmetic procedure as a Christmas present. A spokesman for EVOLENCE, Matt Clegg says, "Our research also investigated an individual’s willingness to give their partner a procedure as a gift. At least 12% of respondents would provide a cosmetic procedure as a gift, rising to 17% among our 45-54 age group. Surprisingly the 16 to 24 year olds are those most enthusiastic about this kind of gift with 23% saying they would consider it for their partner. It will be interesting to watch trends this Christmas."

These findings suggest there are over 3 million UK adults who would Result of Evolence injection on a woman.

consider giving Botox or collagen injections, breast enlargement or a nose job to their partner.

Anyone considering a cosmetic procedure as a Christmas gift should also take note of how to give this sort of gift. "Our research also revealed that nearly half of those asked would be offended if their partner bought them cosmetic surgery as a gift," stated Matt Clegg. "Perhaps this is one of those gifts that should be discussed first rather than sprung on the partner!" (Related: Gift for a single woman)

As anyone can understand, any time you are giving a gift of this type you are also sending an indirect message about the problem that exists. The same problem lies with giving gift certificates for weight loss programs. While we do not mind receiving a new car as a gift if we are driving an old, run-down automobile, but most of us do take offense when someone offers to pay for our looks. For such individuals, probably a spa gift certificate is a better alternative.

So how can you give/receive cosmetic surgery gift certificates without offending the recipient/giver? Aesthetic plastic surgeon Dr. John Grossman says that there are some basic etiquette to follow. When purchasing a gift certificate, he says:

Only purchase a gift certificate if the receiver has specifically asked for such a gift and has previously discussed the issue.
The recipient should be in good physical and mental health.

When asking for a gift certificate, he advises:

Let those closest to you know how you feel. Make it clear that you would be completely comfortable receiving plastic surgery as a gift.
Plastic surgery will alter your appearance, but not how you feel on the inside. It shouldn't be considered as a solution to internal conflicts or personal problems.
You should be in good physical and mental health.

Evolence is an injectable filler manufactured by ColBar. The product utilizes the Glymatrix technology to create a professionally administered, injectable treatment for soft tissue deficiencies, especially facial wrinkles. According to the company, "EVOLENCE mimics the function of the body’s own collagen and breaks down slowly and naturally over time. It corrects wrinkles for a minimum of 12 months before a repeat treatment is required, making long term costs lower than many competing products."

Giving cosmetic surgery procedure as a gift

Fine to do it but be careful how you give it