Doctors say many are opting for procedures over Christmas

The end of the year is a time to unwind and relax, but it’s also a time to renew your look.

Brisbane cosmetic physician, Dr Mary Dingley, said the festive season is one of the most popular times of the year for having cosmetic procedures done.

‘Christmas, like a birthday, is one of those milestone dates when we look in the mirror and want to see our most attractive selves,’ she told FEMAIL.

Dr Mary Dingley said the festive season is one of the most popular times of the year for having cosmetic procedures done (stock image)

‘We want to look and feel our best for the festivities with friends and also when catching up with our families, some of whom we may only see infrequently.

‘Just as we like to make a special effort with our clothes, we do the same with our faces,’ she said.

Findings from the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia (CPCA) show that more than half of Australians (55 per cent) now worry about looking old. 

Dr Dingley (pictured) said Christmas is one of those milestone dates when we want to look our best

Dr Dingley (pictured) said Christmas is one of those milestone dates when we want to look our best

Last year Australians spent more than $1 billion on non-invasive treatments. 

‘More Australians than ever are now concerned with the ageing process,’ said CPCA spokesperson, Dr Catherine Porter. 

‘We can expect to see increasing rates of Australians opting to treat themselves to cosmetic treatments this festive season as they ready themselves for the holiday period.’

The most popular treatments this Christmas are to do with physical signs of ageing including microdermabrasion, anti-wrinkle treatments, chemical peels and non-surgical fat reduction. 

According to the CPCA, the popularity of non-invasive surgical treatments, in particular towards the end of the year, has led to a rise in ''Botox parties'' (stock image)

According to the CPCA, the popularity of non-invasive surgical treatments, in particular towards the end of the year, has led to a rise in ”Botox parties” (stock image)

Sydney cosmetic physician, Dr John Mahony, revealed that summer and the holiday period are generally associated with a lift in people’s mood; and happy and optimistic people are more inclined to want to look their best.

‘Holidays also provide some down time so people can have an aesthetic procedure that might need a few days of recovery time without having to explain anything to work colleagues or the boss,’ he said.

Dr John Mahony (pictured) said Christmas provides a few extra days of recovery time

Dr John Mahony (pictured) said Christmas provides a few extra days of recovery time

‘They can then return to work with everyone saying ”Wow! That holiday did you the world of good!”,’ he explained.  

According to the CPCA, the popularity of non-invasive surgical treatments, in particular towards the end of the year, has led to a rise in ”Botox parties”, where people have treatments performed in private homes, sometimes using illegally procured botulinum toxin.

‘It is difficult to imagine a more dangerous set of circumstances for the administration of this procedure – a seemingly unqualified person, providing illegally-procured treatments, in an unhygienic setting, all whilst people may be intoxicated,’ Dr Porter said. 

 



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