Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Why not? We give Starbucks cards, spa procedures like pedicures and manicures, massages and store coupons. There’s a nice open-endedness to such gifts. They can be used at the recipient’s convenience, and are often things that the person would not get around to giving to themselves.

However, one factor would be: who are you giving the cosmetic surgery to? It would have to be a person with a positive view of cosmetic surgery, and someone who would not be offended at the implication that their appearance needs improvement.

Another factor would be the financial amount of the gift. Some cosmetic surgery can be quite expensive. Giving a great deal of money to someone needs to be done carefully, so as not to embarrass the person.

It would be important not to make inappropriate decisions for the recipient. In other words, it’s nicer to give choice as part of the gift. You could give a check or debit card to be used towards the cost of whichever cosmetic surgery the recipient would like to have. If you specified that the check or debit card was to be used for a tummy tuck, for example, you might make the person even more embarrassed about their body shape and be putting them under an obligation rather than giving them a gift.

With careful thought and tactfulness, cosmetic surgery could be an exciting and gratifying gift.