Recession not deterring people from undergoing aesthetic
treatments
SINGAPORE : More people are going for aesthetic treatments
despite the recession, and what is interesting is that increasing
numbers of them are men.
To look their best this festive season, some are pulling
out all the stops.
Aesthetic service providers said business has increased some 30 per
cent despite the recession.
Many go for botox and laser treatments to reduce ageing signs,
while others opt to go under the knife to sharpen their
image.
But if you think these only involve women, think again.
Men now make up 15 per cent of clients.
Dr Gerard Tan, medical director, Neuglow, said: "Men also realise
the importance of actually looking good. A lot of all these
procedures are non-invasive and do not need much time.
"All they have to do is to come in for a simple procedure, may it
be a botox injection or filling up a void in their face - just
basically simple procedures. This has made them want to come in
more actually."
Observers said people are more willing to invest in aesthetic
treatments to get an edge in the job market - especially during an
economic downturn.
Some have even gone to the point of getting non-scientifically
proven treatments.
These include cellular therapy and placenta injections which are
supposed to regenerate youthful looks.
Currently, doctors need to seek approval from the Singapore Medical
Council's Aesthetic Practice Oversight Committee before offering
such procedures.
This is because they are not considered well-established practices
in the aesthetic treatment field.
- CNA/ms