
It is no secret that weddings are a focal point for one’s appearance-related concerns. Common themes under this umbrella have long included generalized weight loss and a desire to improve skin tone and quality. In addition to seeing a general increase in the volume of these cases over the past year or so (perhaps related to a return to in-person weddings as Covid fears abate), we have also noticed some specific new wedding prep trends coming to the fore. The emergence of less invasive approaches to common concerns has likely stoked the popularity of pre-nuptial adjustments as well. These procedures tend to focus most on the face, trunk, and arms in our practice. Women and men are seeking out these procedures, with an approximate 75% female predominance.
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It is no secret that weddings are a focal point for one’s appearance-related concerns. Common themes under this umbrella have long included generalized weight loss and a desire to improve skin tone and quality. In addition to seeing a general increase in the volume of these cases over the past year or so (perhaps related to a return to in-person weddings as Covid fears abate), we have also noticed some specific new wedding prep trends coming to the fore. The emergence of less invasive approaches to common concerns has likely stoked the popularity of pre-nuptial adjustments as well. These procedures tend to focus most on the face, trunk, and arms in our practice. Women and men are seeking out these procedures, with an approximate 75% female predominance.
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Wedding Facial Prep
The face is, of course, heavily photographed over the course of a wedding, and we are seeing a post-covid trend carry over into wedding preparations. During the pandemic, perhaps from spending an increased amount of time staring at themselves on Zoom, we saw a growing awareness of concerns regarding the appearance of the eyes, neck, and jawline. Interestingly, these are also the areas not obscured by masking.
Neck & Jawline Rejuvenation
The chin and jawline also figure prominently
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Targeting the Trunk - Flank Contouring
The trunk is another common target of wedding preparation. These patients are generally looking for help with the finishing touches to look perfect in their wedding outfits. Flank, or “love handle” liposuction is especially popular in this context. These
Emsculpt Neo is a noninvasive treatment that combines radiofrequency energy and electromagnetic energy to significantly reduce fat (average 30% decrease), build muscle (average 25% increase), and tighten skin. This is extremely popular for those looking to address that last little bit of an abdominal bulge interfering with their wedding wardrobe.
Superbly Sculpted Arms
Arm contouring is especially popular with brides-to-be that
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Timing for Wedding Prep
It’s especially important to consider timing with any of these wedding prep procedures. We advise our patients to have these procedures about three months prior to the big day. This gives ample time for swelling to resolve and a significant amount of skin tightening to occur. This timeline is a bit more complicated in the context of wedding gown and tuxedo fittings, as these procedures can make your dimensions something of a moving target. To be on the safe side, we encourage our patients to ideally have any procedures they are planning at least three months prior to their fittings as well.
As we come out of the era of Covid restrictions and in-person weddings are coming back in full force, wedding preparations are coming with them. Covid-era Zoom-enhanced self-awareness is melding with the arrival of advanced technology to shape modern pre-wedding plastic surgery trends. As more impressive changes are possible with less invasive procedures, enthusiasm for pre-nuptial plastic surgery is on the rise.
Darren Smith, M.D., FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing in New York City. He is a known expert in aesthetic surgery and cosmetic injectable treatments.