Wrinkle smoothing treatments, Juvéderm Fillers and boob jobs are the most popular cosmetic presents
- Six in ten men (58%) claim they would buy their partner a cosmetic procedure or treatment for Christmas, compared to 26% of women buying for their partner.
- One in ten people (11%) would consider buying this for their mum, and one in 50 would buy one for their dad.
- One in 100 would buy a procedure or treatment for their grandmother, but it’s not a present anyone would consider for their grandfather.
- One in five people (21%) believe it’s an inappropriate Christmas present, but 32% of people would be happy to receive a cosmetic enhancement as a gift.
- Transform Hospital Group recommends that anyone who is considering a cosmetic treatment should do their research, speak to registered professionals about the desired effect, and should not be pressured to make a decision.
Fillers, a Tummy Tuck and a boob job may be waiting under the tree for thousands of us this year, as one in five (20%) Brits claim they would buy a cosmetic procedure or treatment as a Christmas gift for a loved one, according to research from Transform Hospital Group.
The most popular cosmetic presents that people would consider buying for a loved one are:
- Winker smoothing treatments (33%)
- Juvéderm Fillers (face and lip fillers) (21%)
- Breast Augmentation (19%)
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) (15%)
- Liposuction (13%)
Over half (58%) of men claimed they would gift their female partner a cosmetic enhancement, compared to a quarter (26%) of women who would buy one for their male partner. One in ten (11%) men would buy a procedure or treatment for their male partner, compared to just 8% of women who would buy one for their female partner. *
One in ten people (11%) would consider purchasing a cosmetic enhancement for their mum, compared to just one in 50 (2%) who would buy one for their dad. One in 100 people would buy their grandmother a cosmetic procedure, but no one would consider cosmetic surgery a good gift for their grandad. More than one in ten (12%) women would buy their friend a cosmetic enhancement compared to just 2% of men.
However, this could be a risky gift, as one in five (19%) Brits said they would be unhappy to receive this. However, 6% would be happy, as they were planning to get a procedure anyway, one in ten (12%) would be happy as they want cosmetic surgery but can’t afford one yet, and a further one in ten (10%) would be happy but surprised to receive this.
Amy Ferris, 24, from Liverpool, has asked for lip fillers from her mum for Christmas this year. She said:
“I get my lips done every four to six months usually, but due to lockdown, it’s been about a year since I last had fillers. When my mum asked what I wanted for Christmas this year right away I asked for her to pay for me to get my lips done, so I can go straight to the clinic when it reopens! It makes a real difference to my confidence day-to-day, and hopefully, we can go out more around Christmas so I can show them off.
“My mum was a bit hesitant at first, but she knows I’d just go and get them done anyway, and she would rather get me a present I’d be happy with!”
Transform Hospital Group recommends speaking to a loved one first if you are considering purchasing a procedure or treatment as a gift. Treatments can make a great present for someone who has researched, planned, and spoken to a professional, and is 100% sure that they would like to move forward. However, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly and people need to ensure their loved ones don’t feel pressured into making a decision they are not uncomfortable with or not yet ready to make.
The official advice that is given when it comes to cosmetic and medical aesthetics treatments includes:
- Speaking to a professional about the outcomes you can expect.
- Choosing a reputable, safe, and qualified practitioner who is trained in the specific treatment and either a regulated healthcare professional or registered with a body overseen by the Professional Standards Authority. You can identify these practitioners by looking at the JCCP register.
- Avoid being pressured into making decisions on treatments without time to fully reflect.
