Mar 27 2009
Is the trend for cosmetic surgery finally over?
Michael Jackson is reportedly planning to revamp his image with even more plastic surgery in preparation for his comeback this summer. The popstar, who is due to start a run of 50 shows at London’s O2 Arena in July, has apparently been in consultation with a number of top surgeons and cosmetologists to work out his latest new look.
It’s not as if the international star hasn’t had plenty of surgery already, but it’s not really surprising to hear that he’s planning to go under the knife again. After all it’s one of the things he’s become most famous for. It would seem, though, that for the immediate future at least he will remain in the minority. The worrying trend towards a nip/tuck culture where anyone can just pop in for a nose job or breast enlargement procedure and no one bats an eyelid, appears to be coming to an end.
It could just be the recession meaning people don’t have enough money to spare for expensive procedures, or it could be that people are starting to listen to the ever increasing list of horror stories and disastrous experiences related to cosmetic surgery. Whatever the cause, the fact remains that the number of people who went under the knife in the last three months of last year had dropped by at least 25 per cent.
This might be bad news for cosmetic surgeons but it’s great news for the beauty industry. Without the option to just get your body issues ‘fixed’ with an operation, people who want to retain their youthful looks are having to look elsewhere for an alternative. And the only alternative is to always take proper care of yourself, your body and your skin.
Specialist cosmetic companies like NV Perricone and Elemis produce a huge selection of creams and moisturisers specifically designed to target problem areas and deal with common problems. These ‘cosmeceuticals’ combine both cosmetic and pharmaceutical benefits. If you prefer something a bit more home-grown Aesop use botanical ingredients in their huge range of skincare products. Treating your skin properly and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine will mean that you can always look your best, without running the risk of ending up looking like Jacko.