First there was MSN messenger on our dial up connections. Next it was myspace, a space to share pictures that fortunately or unfortunately, others could comment on. Next came the social juggernaut that is Facebook, quickly followed by Instagram and snap chat- not to mention the online dating explosion where despite how long you spend on the ‘about you’ section of your profile, the biggest draw is the picture on your profile… Is it any wonder then, that millennials are more invested than any other generation in aesthetic procedures such as dermal fillers and Botox? Millennials have grown up with social media presence as the norm, for better or for worse. Regardless of where you stand on the effects of social media on our psyches, one thing is for certain…it is here to stay!
One of the unavoidable consequences of social media is our increased visibility and how critical and comparative many of us have become of our appearance. Social media and looking good on it, is responsible for extremely lucrative opportunities whether we like it or not! Good looks, aspirational beauty and ever more elite beauty standards are all part of this millennial world. Just look at the likes of Kylie Jenner who reportedly has transformed her face with only expert applications of dermal fillers. However, it is certainly not just millennials trying the rejuvenating effects of dermal fillers, particularly when more mature clients recognise how many years of ‘emotional aging’ and stress can be painlessly erased!
Kylie Jenner’s lip filler transformation spawned millions of young girls around the world eager to achieve the same plump and dramatic pout that she has, so it is no surprise that this millennial age group continue to drive the bulk of lip filler procedures. Plump juicy lips are not just a symbol of beauty, but like cosmetically improved teeth, they are becoming a status symbol in their own right! Many medically trained nurses are leaving careers in traditional medicine to be part of the incredibly lucrative aesthetics market and it is the desire for plump lips that was initially most responsible for this exploding market. Cupids bows, vermillion borders, philtrum columns, all terms that until fairly recently not many people were even aware of, but due to the wealth of information online these days, more and more clients are requesting incredibly specific applications of dermal filler for lip plumping – whether they desire the natural or the unnatural look! There is no evidence that lip fillers are going anywhere, anytime soon. Visit our UK aesthetics for more information on Dermalax, one of the most reliable, well sourced and safe dermal fillers on the market!