The Trend for Plastic Surgery Could Be Over

Michael Jackson is apparently planning to revamp his image with even more cosmetic surgery in preparation for his big comeback this summer. The popstar, who is due to start a run of 50 dates at London’s O2 Arena in July, has apparently been in consultation with a number of top surgeons and cosmetologists to work out his latest new look.

It’s not as if Michael Jackson hasn’t had enough surgery already, but it’s not really surprising to hear that he’s planning to go under the knife again. After all it’s one of the things he’s become most famous for. It would seem, though, that for the time being at least he will be in the minority. The worrying trend towards a nip/tuck culture where people can just pop in for a nose job or breast enlargement and no one thinks anything of it, appears to be coming to an end.

It could just be the recession meaning people don’t have the money to spare for expensive procedures, or it could be that people are starting to listen to the ever increasing list of horror stories and disastrous experiences related to cosmetic surgery. Whatever the cause, the fact remains that the number of people who went under the knife in the final three months of 2008 had dropped by at least 25 per cent.

This might be bad news for cosmetic surgeons but it’s surely great news for the rest of the beauty industry. Without the option to just get your body issues ‘fixed’ by going under the knife, people who want to retain their youthful looks are having to look elsewhere for an answer. And the only other answer is to always take proper care of yourself, your body and your skin.

Specialist cosmetic companies like NV Perricone and Elemis produce a huge selection of creams and moisturisers specifically designed to target problem areas and deal with common problems. These ‘cosmeceuticals’ combine cosmetic benefits with pharmaceutical ones. If you prefer something a bit more home-grown Aesop use botanical ingredients in their huge range of skincare products. Taking care of your skin properly and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine means that you can always look your best, without running the risk of ending up looking like Jacko.