With many cosmetic injectable clinics reporting booked-out schedules, there are a few theories as to what has spiked the city's interest.

Be it the move to video meetings increasing insecurities or people simply wanting a freshen-up during a tough year, the most commonly reported reason for the rise in injectables was people finding new ways to spend their money while holidaying was largely off limits.

Wagga's New Age Skin Care owner Jo Canny said she'd noticed a surge in clients post-lockdown.

"It really is the little things that can make you feel better in circumstances like this, and clients might not be getting that enjoyment out of typical ways like travelling," she said.

"I also think they likely have a bit more disposable income without travel, so they can afford to do something for themselves."

Complete Skin practice manager Renee Pascall said they had noticed the same boom at the clinic on Brookong Avenue.

"Bookings have increased two-fold and our nurse is totally booked out for anti-wrinkle injections and lip fillers and such," she said.

"We've actually gotten so busy that we're advertising for a beauty therapist position at the moment."

But for Ms Pascall, the switch to video meetings was the more frequently heard concern from clients.

"We've had clients talking about the fact they are seeing more of their own faces on screen and noticing things they'd like to change," she said.

"Then on the skincare side of things, which has also been booming, there's been the whole situation with 'iso acne', whether that be from wearing a mask, stressing more or even just being at home and eating more sugary foods."

A changing attitude to the cosmetic industry was also a contributing factor to the boom, according to Ms Pascall.

"Cosmetic injections aren't seen to be out of vanity as much anymore, and rather a form of self care," she said.

"Women are more open to chatting about it casually with their friends now, especially the younger generations.

"I think it's also so important to remember that we are allowed to want to look the best we possibly can, and we always take a subtle approach to injections here so you still look like you, just a fresher version of you."

One Wagga woman who took the plunge during the pandemic was Charlotte Reeve, who despite working as the practice manager of Wagga's Laser Clinics Australia branch, had never received cosmetic injections until recently.

"I only just had fillers done since the pandemic and that was due to having some extra money saved over the whole covid period," she said.

"But aside from myself, we have been really busy. One of the nurses who just got back from holidays is completely booked, we've been flat out."

The clinics owner Lee Potter, who also owns Dubbo's practice, said the boom was across the board.

"It's just the entire industry booming, and I do think that has a lot to do with the lack of travelling and surplus money," she said.