Nigel Goodwin — February 15, 2006 — Naughty
References: news.bbc
Say "I love you" with the gift of cosmetic surgery.
Forget about the flowers and chocolate. This Valentine's Day, couples in China are giving each other plastic makeovers. According to the BBC:
"Young lovers in China's largest city, Shanghai, are turning to cosmetic surgery as a Valentine's Day present. Three couples even asked one clinic for matching noses or eye features, the official China Daily reported. The clinic's director, Liu Chunlong, said business from 20-somethings had risen 30% since 4 February.
"China has seen a boom in cosmetic operations in recent years, and is now home to a million plastic surgery clinics, according to Xinhua news."
I just have one question for the couples who get the matching features: what if you break up?
Forget about the flowers and chocolate. This Valentine's Day, couples in China are giving each other plastic makeovers. According to the BBC:
"Young lovers in China's largest city, Shanghai, are turning to cosmetic surgery as a Valentine's Day present. Three couples even asked one clinic for matching noses or eye features, the official China Daily reported. The clinic's director, Liu Chunlong, said business from 20-somethings had risen 30% since 4 February.
"China has seen a boom in cosmetic operations in recent years, and is now home to a million plastic surgery clinics, according to Xinhua news."
I just have one question for the couples who get the matching features: what if you break up?
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Cosmetic Surgery as Gifts - The trend of giving cosmetic surgery as gifts for special occasions like Valentine's Day presents an opportunity for clinics to offer unique experiences and packages to attract customers.
2. Increasing Popularity of Cosmetic Surgery Among Young Couples - The growing interest in cosmetic surgery among young couples highlights the potential for clinics to tailor their marketing efforts towards this specific demographic, offering targeted services and promotions.
3. Boom in Cosmetic Surgery Industry in China - The expanding cosmetic surgery industry in China opens up opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop innovative technologies, products, and services to meet the increasing demand for aesthetic enhancements.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetic Surgery Clinics - Cosmetic surgery clinics can leverage the trend of giving cosmetic surgery as gifts by creating specialized gift packages and experiences for occasions like Valentine's Day, tapping into a new revenue stream.
2. Marketing and Advertising - The growing popularity of cosmetic surgery among young couples presents an opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies to help clinics target this specific demographic effectively and communicate the benefits of their services.
3. Medical Technology - The significant growth of the cosmetic surgery industry in China calls for advancements in medical technology, such as improved surgical techniques and equipment, to support the increasing number of procedures being performed.
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