Posts Tagged ‘credit crunch’

Botox tops nip and tuck treatments in anti-aging trend

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Popular nip and tuck destination Los Angeles has seen its number one cosmetic procedure knocked off its throne by smaller scale anti-aging treatment, Botox.

The popularity of wrinkle relaxing injections has soared worldwide, thanks in part to the struggling economy, which has meant that people have had to consider more carefully what they spend their money on. When a tight control over finances rules out facelifts and tummy tucks as procedures too expensive to justify splurging on in the current economical climate, consumers of cosmetic surgical solutions are turning to cheaper, albeit shorter term, options. (more…)

Botox sales soar 300 per cent

Monday, November 10th, 2008

According to a UK provider of botulinum toxin - or Botox - sales of the wrinkle-relaxing injections have soared 300 per cent in the last year.

First popular in the realms of celebrity culture, Botox has moved in bounds towards social acceptance, with thousands of Brits choosing to undergo the non-surgical procedure as part of their anti-aging beauty regime. (more…)

Cosmetic surgery: credit crunch style

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Like a lot of people, the credit crunch has really forced me to change certain aspects of my lifestyle. For instance, instead of turning on the heating in my flat when I’m a bit cold, I put on an extra jumper instead. The dusty old bike sitting in the shed has made a definite comeback on my local streets - leg power is cheaper than petrol (and better for me)! (more…)