During COVID-19 Can Cosmetic Treatments Help Improve Your Self Esteem ?

Louise is typical of many patients whom Dr. Mark Hamilton has treated post COVID-19 Lockdown. Her email really speaks from the heart.

The Stress of Social Distancing is having a deep psychological impact on many of us. How we take care of ourselves (and those around us) makes a big difference to the way we feel.

COVID-19 & COSMETIC TREATMENTS

These supposedly non-essential cosmetic procedures are often a lot more essential than some people realise. In reality, from almost 20 years rs of experience in medical aesthetics, for many of our patients, having their aesthetic treatments makes all the difference in the world when it comes to their mental health.

In our clinics, patients are NOT motivated by their vanity. Having treatments is their way of helping a problem that is reducing their self-confidence and making them feel a little low, especially now during these uncertain times.

Cosmetic treatments actually change the way our patients feel.  After their procedures, they float out of our clinics, smiling & beaming from behind their masks.

Dr. Mark explains “It’s all about delivering results that make my patients feel more confident about themselves. As long as patients are choosing to have aesthetic treatments for the right reasons, they can have a very positive effect on their overall quality of life “

IS IT SAFE?

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over & we will be living with current infection guidelines for a long time. Until there’s a vaccine for COVID-19 there is always going to be a risk when getting cosmetic procedures.

At our clinics, we take the utmost care to protect patients & staff from COVID-19 exposure. We are constantly aware that the possibility of transmission is still very much present.

ZOOM CALLS AND FACE MASKS

With the rise in video conferencing, we all want to show off our best selves. Looking at our own face in the picture window during meetings makes us self-conscious about how we appear to others. Every day, patients tell me “ OMG, I saw myself on Zoom & decided that I just have to get in to see Dr. Mark! “

Since mandatory mask wearing, a common trend we have noticed, is that people are focusing on their eyes more. Many patients are opting to only have anti wrinkle injections for their frown lines & eyes whilst postponing their high- risk category procedures until it safe to do so.

Wearing face masks is damaging our skin. Profhilo Skin Booster Injections are now more popular than ever, even with our younger patients.

We also see patients who previously were nervous of bruising with Dermal Fillers – now go ahead because they have a mask on, which can hide any possible bruising or swelling.

SELF ESTEEM

Cosmetic procedures are NOT a Magic Wand that can vanish away negative body images.

Whatever action you take to boost your confidence, be it Daily Exercise, Getting Dressed Up or having an Anti-wrinkle treatment — You Will Feel Better About Yourself and How You Look.

To be beautiful means to be yourself.

You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh

 Stay Safe, Look Great & Feel Happy !                                                                             

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