It’s the beginning of the year, like many of us out there, your New Years resolution is working to better yourself. So how exactly do you plan on achieving your goal?
More and more people are turning to cosmetic procedures to refresh their look. According to American Society for Dermatological Surgery more than half of consumers are considering having cosmetic procedure done to improve their appearance in one way or another. Fifty-two percent of more than 8,300 respondents to the 2014 ASDS Consumer Survey on Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures are considering non-invasive techniques to look better.
People are becoming more interested in the thought of cosmetic dermatological procedures, including more men looking to enhance their appearance. There are many contributing factors as to why consumers are turning to cosmetic treatments, such as:
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- Advanced technology and more non-invasive techniques
- Improving economy
- More people are aware and more comfortable with the thought of cosmetic surgery
- The stigma of having cosmetic surgery is a thing of the past
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So what should we expect to see as more consumers opt for cosmetic treatments? According to Americanspa.com here are a few trends we can expect to see for cosmetic dermatology in 2015
1. Nonsurgical Cosmetic treatments
The use of minimally invasive (Botox, fillers, photo-rejuvenation) will continue to grow in popularity
2. Advanced Technology
Topically applied Botox will begin clinical trials in the U.S. in late 2015, early 2016. (The new needle-free gel formulation of botulinum toxin called RT001.)
3. Increased Men Consumers
More men are seeking cosmetic treatments to change their look for a number of reasons. (According to ASAPS, men had more than one million cosmetic procedures in 2013, 9 percent of the total.
4. Expanding Gap in Age Group
The age group of those seeking cosmetic procedures will continue to expand to both younger and more senior patients.
With cosmetic dermatology as a popular choice, the path to a new you could be only a few fillers away! Call DC Derm Docs to get started.