4 budget-friendly cosmetic ‘tweakments’ to gift yourself this December

The month of December can be rough on your salary, especially with buying presents and travelling to see relatives, but that doesn’t mean you can’t budget for a little treat for yourself.

Taking care of your skin to retain a healthy and youthful look needn’t be expensive. Some cosmetic ‘tweakments’ have excellent, natural-looking results without breaking the bank, emphasises aesthetics and anti-ageing specialist, Dr Reza Mia.

He notes that even those on a budget can get professional aesthetic treatments, adding that it’s a myth that these treatments are reserved exclusively for the wealthy.

“A common misconception is that aesthetic treatments come with an exorbitant price tag. While some treatments can be more expensive, overall, you can achieve natural results and an invigorated complexion without breaking the bank,” he explains.

So, if you’re looking to treat yourself to a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, eradicate the effects of a difficult year, and improve your look for the holidays and year ahead, there are treatment options available that you can easily work into your budget.

Dr Reza breaks down four aesthetic treatments that you can get at an affordable price:

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Dr Reza Mia’s “Do’s and Don’ts” of Cosmetic Treatments

Once stigmatised, cosmetic procedures have soared in popularity in recent years, sparking booming demand for injectables and dermal fillers among South Africans seeking to enhance their looks. But there are a few key “do’s and don’ts” to be aware of if you want to achieve the best-looking results, states aesthetic expert Dr Reza Mia.

Owner of the Anti-Aging Art medical aesthetic and holistic wellness centre in Johannesburg, Dr Reza notes that in parallel to the growing popularity of cosmetic treatments, he has also seen an uptake in patients seeking to fix issues with their fillers and injectables.

“Aesthetic medicine is really a blend of art and science, and it takes time, knowledge, and skill to become an expert in the area, much like any other field of medicine. Many patients have approached doctors who don’t work exclusively in the field or who have not completed higher education in the aesthetic or regenerative field. Then, when they are dissatisfied with their results, they realise that they should be more discriminating and rather consult professionals who focus on aesthetics and practice it full-time,” he says.

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Luxuria Lifestyle’s Spring in the City Event

Siraaj Cassiem and Mishkah Roman-Cassiem

On Saturday, 7 September, I attended the leading Luxury Magazine, Luxuria Lifestyle South Africa’s first of it’s kind Spring In The City event, at the BMW Auto Bavaria Dealership in Midrand.

With 430 guests and 30 luxury showcases, Luxuria’s partner brands and guests enjoyed a superb evening of luxury, networking, forming new business alliances and creating new sales and marketing opportunities for both guests and brands. Also on the night, South Africa’s only commercial classic radio station, Classic FM broadcast live from the event.

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