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    'Beauty Matching' is the latest cosmetic procedure trend

    23 Mar 2018 4:13 PM | Posted by
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    Non-invasive cosmetic procedures like dermal fillers and botox might be all the rage lately, but there’s another trend currently gaining momentum among couples. It’s called ‘beauty matching’ and involves couples getting the same cosmetic procedures as each other.

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    So why do couples get matching cosmetic procedures?

    Often it’s something couples do prior to big events like weddings . Other times it’s something to share together, or comes about when one partner is inspired by (or trying to keep up with) the other. But surprisingly, some couples also get cosmetic procedures together so they can look more alike.

    What cosmetic procedures do couples normally get together?

    Alan Matarasso, a board-certified plastic surgeon in the United States, spoke to Allure about the kind of procedures couples mainly get together. “When we talk about couples, it’s often aging procedures. People are often relatively similar in age so they may have similar complaints,” says Alan.

    According to the Khaleej Times, the procedure vary. Requests for couples procedures can range from matching facelifts to dermal filler injections, tummy tucks and liposuction.

    Expert advice

    Some experts have also spoken out with words of warning for couples thinking about getting matching procedures, especially if the reason is to look more alike. "You don't want to feel pressured into something. You want to do it for your own reasons — not because your spouse wants you to do it. I can't emphasize that enough," Alan told Allure.

    If you and your partner are into treating yo’ selves sans surgery, perhaps one of these couples spa packages might take your fancy instead?

    What do you think of couples getting matching cosmetic procedures? Would you ever get a cosmetic procedure done with your partner?

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    Goddess..... 11 Jul 2018 7:42 PM

    I wouldn't do this. I'm happy in my own skin.

    Chicklet 10 Jul 2018 4:15 PM

    No! This is just nuts! Anyway, I can’t get my husband to use moisturiser, let alone cosmetics surgery!

    Ellelily 28 Apr 2018 5:51 PM

    Don’t think my partner would be into this, and I am also going to be ageing

    Kassalee 14 Apr 2018 8:16 PM

    When I look at some of the couples on the reality tv shows (who've already had cosmetic procedures) I can see how this would be a trend. I'd rather spend any excess money I had on a holiday than having a "frozen face"!

    Valerie844 9 Apr 2018 2:22 PM

    My husband goes to laser treatments with me, sometimes I convince him to do it as well. He is happy with the results.

    Elunia 8 Apr 2018 8:51 PM

    'To look more alike' that one seems strange.

    So that they age together in a similar way is not too bad...

    Isabelbolton 6 Apr 2018 7:57 PM

    This is a bit different. I couldn't imagine doing that me and my partner are very different in looks as we come from two different ethnical backgrounds. Personally I like looking different to one another.

    AndreaJW 3 Apr 2018 2:16 PM

    How weird.

    blackkittykat 2 Apr 2018 10:02 PM

    Ha, this is hilarious! My partner would rather drink beer and play Xbox. We'd be more likely to get matching flannos!!!

    Beccaduncan23 2 Apr 2018 7:09 PM

    My husband and I wouldn't even think of doing this. He's against cosmetic procedures, and I'm mostly against them (on myself, I don't mind what other people do to their bodies). We'd rather bond over a mutual interest.

    Tigerlily 2 Apr 2018 4:59 PM

    To want to look like each other...um, that is weird!

    BeautifulJusty 2 Apr 2018 4:43 PM

    Definitely don't to be like my partner, aesthetically speaking that is. We don't even want to go to the spa together.

    jatz 1 Apr 2018 7:40 PM

    The only thing that hubby and I do together would be going to the physio or having reflexology.

    We are both going to age gracefully without any other help.

    BeautifulJusty 2 Apr 2018 4:41 PM

    Amen to that. My partner and I don't even want massages together.

    Lawliet 30 Mar 2018 3:12 PM

    "Some couples also get cosmetic procedures together so they can look more alike"

    In that case, why not remain single and just stare at yourself in the mirror? It's much cheaper.

    BeautifulJusty 2 Apr 2018 4:42 PM

    As you your second sentence, its all about being comfortable in your own skin.

    Even though I am not single (I'd also be ok if I was), you still want to be you and not a mirror image of your partner.

    Lawliet 6 Apr 2018 8:24 PM

    Exactly! and any good partner would like you just the way you are.

    Getting surgery to look like your partner takes co-dependency to a whole new level.

    duality 28 Mar 2018 8:37 PM

    ooooh dear - just shake my head at this one, I mean to LOOK ALIKE? wth, ultimate narcissists I think would find it appealing, too not have to look in the mirror to see their face lol

    Libbyb 28 Mar 2018 7:40 PM

    Wow that to me is just sad and a worry. I also think you wouldn’t be very confident in yourselves or relationship to do that. It can also lead to one of the partners pushing the other in to getting a procedure done at the same time if it becomes more mainstream. Most of all though I can’t even imagine how a topic like that could come up without sounding like an insult or a joke.

    Just wanted to add I’m not judging or saying anything negative about anyone getting any type of cosmetic procedure or surgery on your own as that is a whole separate thing than doing As a couple.

    Jessica712 28 Mar 2018 12:37 PM

    This seems a bit extreme to me.

    IndieAna 27 Mar 2018 3:00 PM

    If I suggested this to my hubby he would laugh!

    maggieball 26 Mar 2018 6:55 PM

    Seems a bit strange and not something sustainable, because the face and body is always changing and aging and coming to love and accept those changes in a partner is a critical part, I think, of a long term relationship. No one stays wrinkle free forever and learning to love your partner’s aging processes is the kind of sustainable bonding exercise that I prefer to practice.

    TheUglyDuckling 26 Mar 2018 1:38 PM

    Two of my very dear friends (who have been in a long-term relationship for 25 years) get botox together. That's their thing, and it works for them. I think they are flawless. Their personal and professional relationship is wonderful.

    bh's Ellie Goodman 26 Mar 2018 3:35 PM

    I think it's quite sweet! They sound lovely, TUD! x

    Lucrecia629 26 Mar 2018 7:39 AM

    That's ridiculous, but I can totally see how this has become a thing. Even if it weren't for my husband being dead set against it, this would have absolutely zero interest from me. We'd much rather "bond" over a wine tour than cosmetic procedures.

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