Opinion: Cosmetic surgery can do wonders for self-confidence

A patient undergoes Botox treatment. Photo / File

Cosmetic surgery is becoming more mainstream.

As reported in the Bay of Plenty Times Weekend, cosmetic surgery is common for Bay men and women, and becoming more so.

It barely has a stigma anymore and people are becoming more and more open about the work they've had done, or want to have done.

When there's something that seriously affects your self-confidence, spending money on cosmetic procedures is an investment in your happiness.

I've known many people that have had some form of cosmetic surgery, and none have regretted it.

Off the top of my head, I know of two women with breast enhancements, a woman with a nose job, another who had her ears pinned back, a man with Botox, a woman with a breast reduction.

Two of those people went overseas for their procedures, and all of them thought it money well spent.

It's something I'm now considering.

I've always been comfortable in my own skin, until now.

Throughout my 20s I've been lucky enough to escape the beginnings of wrinkles, but with only months until my 30th birthday, fine lines around my eyes are thickening and the delicate skin is darkening.

It's scary watching my appearance change - you know it's unavoidable with age, but that doesn't make it any less shocking when it happens to you.

When I look at photos of myself all I can see are those dark circles under my eyes.

I've tried some magic potions and housewife tricks, but nothing has had real results, so I'm seriously contemplating cosmetic procedures.

The only thing holding me back is the cost. But no doubt one day I'll be joining the queues of other Bay people lining up for a nip and tuck.

It'll be worth it to once again be unconcerned about my appearance.