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Cosmetic Surgery is on the Rise in the UK
The changing attitudes of our society towards cosmetic surgery are apparent. There was a time when only our closest knew if we’d visited a cosmetic surgeon, but we’re much more open about it now. And why shouldn’t we be? We go to the gym, eat right and work hard to stay healthy, and there are simply some things neither lifestyle nor effort can change. It’s a big decision, and all the more important is that it shouldn’t be made with a feeling of secrecy surrounding it. With the emergence of non-invasive treatments, the results can have an even more natural look and carry fewer risks than complete cosmetic surgery. For Tewkesbury Fillers, see Dr Kate, a professional Tewkesbury Fillers provider.
Recent figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons show a surge in the use and public acceptance of plastic surgery in Britain. It was once the domain of the rich and famous. Still, now people get more reliable results and more affordable treatments, so cosmetic surgery is being seen more as a sensible solution than a fad.
The number of rhinoplasties, facelifts, and breast augmentation procedures rose by more than 10% from 2012 to 2013. The most significant rise was in liposuction procedures, which increased by 41% from the year before, followed by brow lifts, up by 17%. And Baaps states that the number of procedures has increased “across the board.” But while the numbers this year show a slight reduction from the peak in 2013, this is also a healthy sign that we are making better and more informed decisions.
The president of Baaps and a consultant plastic surgeon, argues that there is more to the rise than first meets the eye. He claims the British economy and the general public are ‘regaining their shape.’ Breast reductions and enlargements, as well as anti-aging surgeries such as facelifts, are all popular. And he sees this as a good sign that people are more aware of the misleading claims made about many quick-fix solutions and are opting to spend their improving finances on more reliable surgical methods.
So considering or undergoing cosmetic surgery is no longer an unmentionable topic. And this is a good thing. Since the invention of the comb, humans have taken pride in their appearance, and we are now entering an era where consumers are very aware of the false claims about so many creams and potions. This increase in acceptability makes it much easier to talk to friends and family about our aspirations, and we can get good recommendations, too.
