Is it ever OK to gift cosmetic treatments?
Absolutely! While it may still be risky to give such a personal gift to your boss or your mother-in-law, in 2021 it is acceptable to give some cosmetic treatments if the recipient has put it on their wish list. The millennial generation has no qualms about requesting cosmetic treatments such as Botox or lip fillers. Many view these beautification procedures as mainstream and an important part of their personal maintenance.
So if you are close to the giftee and know they already receive treatments or are expressly requesting them, by all means support them without judgement.
The best option for those who are already receiving cosmetic treatments is a gift card from the clinic to which they frequent. For those who may be new to cosmetic treatments such as injectables, it is important to search out a clinic provider with the proper training and experience to ensure that your loved one is in good hands. In doing so, you are letting them know that they are deserving of the best care.
Although now very commonplace, cosmetic procedures should not be treated like items on a fast food menu. Before proceeding, the provider should consult with them to be sure that the treatment they are requesting is appropriate and can meet their expectations. This evaluation allows the client to be thoroughly informed before making a decision. Should their treatment of choice not turn out to be for them, the versatility of a gift card allows the recipient to choose from other service or product offerings.