The number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the UK jumped during 2008 as both women and men took the decision to modify their body, primarily to improve their self-confidence.
Indeed, the amount of people opting to undertake cosmetic procedures has soared over the past five years. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPs) a record number of 34,100 procedures were performed during 2008 - a rise of almost 320 per cent since 2003.
The most popular treatments during 2008 included female breast augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose) and tummy tucks, but another that is rapidly gaining in popularity - male breast reduction - also saw a 44 per cent rise in the number of procedures performed. Even though the vast majority of procedures are performed on women, BAAPs has discovered that the number performed on men is increasing year on year, and indeed the most popular procedure for men was rhinoplasty - alteration of the nose.
For women, the most popular cosmetic procedure is currently breast augmentation, which has seen an increase of 30 per cent over the figures recorded for the previous year. Almost 8,500 women opted for that treatment during 2008, with a further 3,300 opting for a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty.
The most popular UK location to have cosmetic surgery is London, although regional clinics are rapidly gaining in popularity especially in larger cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. And those cosmetic surgery specialists that aren't regionally based still may offer regional consultations, with the surgery ultimately performed in London.
Although nine out of ten cosmetic procedures are currently carried out on women, the amount of men opting to go under the knife for cosmetic reasons almost doubled during 2008. Reasons for undergoing cosmetic surgery can vary, but for the majority of patients it comes down to improving their confidence, regardless of their gender. Whether an alteration to the size and shape of their nose, increase or decrease in breast size, or the removal of unsightly fat and skin around the stomach, these can all lead to people feeling better about the way they look.
If you are considering cosmetic surgery in London - or any location within the UK for that matter - then make sure that the surgeon you intend to use is on the Special Register of the General Medical Council and FRCS(Plas) accredited. That way you can be assured that they are professionals who, as well as being skilled surgeons, understand the importance of safety and patient care.
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