The pandemic has given people an unprecedented opportunity to focus on themselves, from their mental health, to their physical health to their overall appearance. As a result, we’ve seen a huge boom in plastic surgery. The nationwide obligation to stay at home has made plastic surgery very popular, as patients don’t have to worry about taking time away from the office or social events for their recovery process. The question is: will the plastic surgery boom last after the pandemic, when things go back to normal? We think so, and here’s why.
1. The World Has Changed
One of the first reasons people flocked to plastic surgery during the pandemic is because they were at home, unable to do anything else. Many people and businesses have realized that they can operate efficiently (and perhaps even more profitably) with people working from home. Therefore, many businesses are shifting to remote work long-term, leaving people with more time at home, and more flexibility in their lives. Even though there will be many opportunities to return to traditional office life and social events after the pandemic, we expect to see continued flexibility in work-from-home and work-life balance. This means people will continue to have plenty of time to plan and execute their desired plastic surgery treatments.
2. Millennials are Aging
Older generations are often considered the primary beneficiaries of plastic surgery, as they have developed the most signs of aging. However, our world is becoming increasingly digital, with social media platforms like FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter becoming integral to our daily lives. With these platforms, we’re expected to have a digital presence, where everyone will undoubtedly want to look their best. Of course, the usage of these platforms are driven by millennials, who are beginning to approach the age where plastic surgery is a great way to maintain a youthful appearance. The convergence of this aging population and their passion for digital social platforms should continue driving interest in plastic surgery.
3. Plastic Surgery is Becoming Increasingly Normalized
Plastic surgery is unique in that it only trends upwards. As more people get plastic surgery, more people view it as normal or even expected. With the recent plastic surgery boom we’ve seen during the pandemic, plastic surgery has gotten more attention than ever, which will continue to contribute to its popularity even after the pandemic. This popularity and normalization will accelerate faster as millennials begin taking advantage of plastic surgery. With the viral nature of their social media usage, millennials will likely bring more attention to these treatments than ever before.
Although some people believed plastic surgery was just a temporary trend during the pandemic, it’s clearly here to stay. If you’re considering plastic surgery, you haven’t missed your chance – and you still have plenty of time to plan out a treatment that will help you achieve your cosmetic goals. Contact us today to schedule your consultation at Providence Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery and get started.