Cosmetic surgery has reportedly become the new “it” item on the holiday shopping list with more and more Americans opting to enhance their appearance this season.

According to some of the best plastic surgeons in Florida, the Christmas season has become the prime time of year for patients to get work done.

All I Want for Christmas

Surgeons across the country agree that facial fillers, Botox, light treatment, microdermabrasion and lunchtime facials have become this season’s must-haves.

All of these procedures take as little as 15 minutes and are done using injections, lasers, radio waves and scraping tools.

These types of procedures have proven to be popular gift items because they’re not time consuming and the prices vary.

Whether gift-givers are looking to spend thousands or just a couple hundred on their loved one, there’s something for everyone.

Why Make Improvements Around the Holidays?

“We see a lot of patients with time off around the holidays,” explains Dr. Julio Gallo. “ For them getting big stuff like face-lifts and procedures that require lengthy recovery is a good time. But for the others who attend a lot of parties and public events around the holidays, it’s an even better time because they can get quick, minor procedures that require little or no recovery time.”

Dr. Gallo states that for holiday gift givers, it’s important to ensure that you pick the right surgeon, preferably a board certified surgeon, to perform any type of procedure.

(Source: Miami Herald)

Are you considering giving the gift of surgery? If so, please contact a board certified surgeon who can better inform you on the options available to you so you can put your best face forward this season.