I’ve seen so much body positivity on Instagram in recent weeks, it’s inspired me to talk about my own feelings and habits regarding cosmetic procedures. I believe you are happier when you feel comfortble in your own skin which for me begins with keeping my skin and hair and nails in good condition. My beauty upkeep routine has always been pretty textbook. Nails, toes, brows, LVL. Recently, I’ve been adding in cosmetic facials and considering botox. So, let me run through the treatments and procedures I love and why I get them as well as some additional treatments I want to add to this list.
Gel nails (fingers and toes): Easy peasy. 45 mins in a salon. You get chip-free nails for 2 weeks.
Eyebrow wax and tint: I have had my eyebrows microbladed which I would 100% recommend. I get a wax and tint every 4-6 weeks to maintain them.
LVL: I get a lash lift every 6 weeks. Perfect if you are fair and want dark lashes that look great even without mascara.
Hair: Highlights every 6 weeks.
Facials: I get this cosmetic one every 6 weeks.
As I age, I have a number of treatments that I want to try. Laser hair removal is on my list, I had this done a while back but it’s time for a top up. Botox which I’m planning to try this month as facials and skincare aren’t cutting it anymore and my frown lines are becoming more pronounced.
Why More People are Considering Cosmetic Surgery in 2020
Life has changed drastically in 2020 and in many different ways. Interestingly, it seems that the pandemic and lockdown has had a negative impact on many people’s body image and self-esteem and it is thought that socialising through Zoom and similar platforms where people are constantly looking at themselves has played a big part in this. In a world where people edit their photos until they are unrecognisable it’s not surprising when we feel self concious without a filter. I’ve seen more and more people posting unfiltered photos to normalise it and promote body productivity and I love this but I also believe if you want to try a treatment, you shouldn’t be judged for it, if it makes you happy.
Surgery as a Solution
Consequently, interest in cosmetic surgery has been on the rise. Many people have taken action through leading a healthier lifestyle with regular exercise, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy diet and this should always be encouraged, but cosmetic surgery can have a positive effect on your self-esteem if you have an area that is negatively affecting your mental health. That being said, it’s not a decision to be rushed in to. I’m a firm believer in doing what makes you happy. But do it for you. No one else.
Targeted Improvements
This is because you can have procedures which actually target the areas that you feel self-conscious about as opposed to leading a healthy lifestyle which will improve your general appearance (and mental health). As an example, if someone is self-conscious about their nose and dreads talking on platforms like Zoom because of this then advice on nose surgery can be a great option and easy enough to arrange through specialists like Transform.
Timing
Now could also be the perfect time for someone to opt to have surgery too. This is because most people are still working from home which means that recovery would be much easier, you would not have to see as many people as normal and some people also have more spare money available due to greatly reducing their travel and socialising costs over the last few months. Opting for cosmetic surgery now could give you plenty of time to recover so that by the time you are back to leading a normal life you will be fully recovered and feeling confident in yourself.
A Major Decision
Cosmetic surgery is a major decision and not one which should be made lightly, but it is becoming more common and this is because it can make such a big difference to the lives of those that have low self-esteem. In a time where people are constantly exposed to beauty on TV, in magazines and on social media – and now forced to see themselves constantly on Zoom – it is understandable that many people feel this way.
How do you feel about surgical and cosmetic treatments?
*This was a collaborative post.
