There has been a dramatic increase in the popularity of plastic surgery in the UK, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps).
Baaps said it was “the most impressive rise in demand” since the start of the recession in 2008.
There were 50,122 cosmetic procedures in 2013 – a rise of 17% on the previous year.
The top 10 procedures were:
1. Breast augmentation up 13% to 11,135
2. Eyelid surgery up 14% to 7,808
3. Face and neck lifts up 13% to 6,380
4. Breast reduction up 12.5% to 5,476
5. Nose jobs up 17% to 4,878
6. Liposuction up 41% to 4,326
7. Tummy tucks up 16% to 3,466
8. Fat transfer operations up 14.5% to 3,302
9. Brow lifts up 17% to 2,138
10. Ear corrections up 14% to 1,213
Breast enhancements were the most popular operation in women, while nose jobs were the cosmetic surgery of choice in men.
