Beauty contest before Tet

According to experts, this period also carries many potential risks if people are impatient, choose services without careful consideration, or have procedures done at unqualified facilities. With the high demand for beauty treatments for Tet (Lunar New Year), how do the risks also increase?

Patients receive skin care at the Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Medicine Hospital.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the demand for beauty treatments increases sharply. From skincare and facial rejuvenation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, many people want to "refresh" their appearance to feel more confident when reuniting with family, meeting friends and business partners, and attending events at the beginning of the year.

According to experts, this period also carries many potential risks if people are impatient, choose services without careful consideration, or have procedures done at unqualified facilities. With the high demand for beauty treatments for Tet (Lunar New Year), how do the risks increase?

Beauty salon customers increased by 20-50% before Tet (Lunar New Year).

Dr. Tran Vu Anh Dao, Deputy Head of the Dermatology and Cosmetic Department at the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said that about 1-2 months before the Lunar New Year, the number of patients coming for examinations and using cosmetic services at the hospital increases by an average of 20-30% compared to normal days.

"People tend to want to improve their skin and facial appearance to feel more confident at year-end gatherings," shared Dr. Anh Dao.

At the Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Medicine Hospital, this trend has also seen a significant increase. Dr. Ngo Thi Bach Yen, Head of the Skin Treatment and Care Unit, said that the number of customers receiving skin care, rejuvenation, acne treatment, melasma treatment, and pigmentation disorder treatment has increased by about 30-40% compared to normal days, with female customers making up the majority, mainly aged 30-55.

In the specialized cosmetic surgery sector, Mr. Nguyen Phan Tu Dung, Director of JW Korean Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, said that the number of patients visiting for examinations and cosmetic procedures increased by 30-50% in the 1-2 months before Tet (Lunar New Year).

According to doctors, during the period leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), people often prioritize minimally invasive beauty treatments with short recovery times but still delivering noticeable results.

At the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, popular services include: botulinum toxin (botox) injections to remove wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, between the eyebrows, lift the eyebrows, slim the jawline, or reduce sweating; filler injections to reduce wrinkles, contour the face, and fill in scars; mesotherapy for skin rejuvenation; laser rejuvenation, laser treatment for pigmentation, melasma, and freckles; mild to moderate chemical peels to reduce acne and acne scars; and various skin care, restoration, moisturizing, and brightening treatments.

Meanwhile, at the Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Medicine Hospital, many people choose intensive skincare methods combined with traditional medicine such as herbal remedies, thread embedding, acupuncture, and massage to rejuvenate the skin, reduce fat in the abdomen, face, and chin, slim down the figure, and restore health naturally.

In the field of high-tech aesthetics, Mr. Tu Dung said that the beauty trend before Tet focuses on overall facial and smile rejuvenation, with methods such as SMAS PRO facelift, non-surgical skin rejuvenation using high technology (HIFU, mesotherapy), and cosmetic dental services such as porcelain veneers and teeth whitening to perfect the smile.

The doctor is giving beauty advice to a patient - Photo: Y. NGO

Many unfortunate complications arise from the pursuit of "beauty too quickly."

Doctors warn that the end of the year brings more risks. This is due to the desire to "look beautiful quickly, in time for Tet (Lunar New Year)," leading to skipping thorough examinations or choosing facilities that lack the necessary professional qualifications.

Dr. Tran Vu Anh Dao, a specialist in Dermatology, said that the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital has received many cases of complications such as vascular occlusion and skin necrosis after filler injections due to incorrect injection techniques or the use of products of unknown origin; drooping eyelids and facial asymmetry after Botox injections due to incorrect injection location or dosage; skin burns and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to chemical peels or lasers unsuitable for the skin type; and prolonged redness, burning, and peeling of the skin due to repeated procedures in a short period or the use of low-quality beauty products such as mixed creams or "fast-acting" beauty creams.

Dr. Tu Dung said she once treated a female patient in Quang Tri who nearly went blind after self-administering filler injections to enhance her nose at a spa in an attempt to "quickly look beautiful for Tet (Lunar New Year)." Just 15 minutes later, the patient experienced severe pain in her nose, dizziness, swelling and drooping of the left eyelid, and inability to open it. The cause was determined to be improper injection of the filler into a blood vessel, causing damage to the eye area and posing a potential risk of blindness if not treated promptly.

According to experts, one of the common mistakes today is undergoing multiple procedures at the same time without a scientific plan; believing in advertisements promising "cheap, quick, and immediate results"; failing to verify that the person performing the procedure is a doctor or a properly trained medical professional; or not following post-procedure care instructions.

"Advertisements like 'painless - no downtime - instant beauty' easily create a false sense of security. People need to understand that any medical intervention carries certain risks. 'Instant beauty' does not mean 'lasting and safe beauty'," Dr. Anh Dao emphasized.

Many cosmetic procedures require time for the skin to stabilize and recover. Rushing the process and undergoing numerous interventions in a short period not only increases the risk of complications but also has long-term effects on health and appearance.

Full consultation is needed.

Doctors agree that cosmetic procedures during the Lunar New Year season are a legitimate need, but they should be viewed as a medical decision, not simply a choice based on emotion or trend.

"Don't let the pressure of 'looking beautiful in time for Tet' compromise your safety," Dr. Anh Dao advises. People should seek examination at reputable medical facilities, receive direct consultation and treatment from dermatologists or specialists; choose a method that suits their skin condition, overall health, and available time.

Dr. Tu Dung emphasized that proper beauty treatments are safe, appropriate, and follow a planned process. With thorough consultation, careful medical management, and a well-controlled recovery time, people can not only celebrate Tet with a more confident appearance but also have peace of mind regarding their long-term health.

THUY DUONG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/chay-dua-nhan-sac-truc-tet-20260126083534947.htm