Tweak vs tuck: Cosmetic surgery statistics are out. Let’s see what’s trending. More than 28,000 Brits underwent a cosmetic procedure last year according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). Its annual audit shows a slight increase of 0.1% on 2017. Women underwent 92% of all cosmetic procedures that were recorded with the three most popular procedures being breast augmentation, breast reduction and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). The biggest increases for women were for liposuction procedures which rose 12%, and facelifts which rose 9%. Former BAAPS President Rajiv Grover, who compiles the audit on an annual basis, said: “The…
Is the UK set to become the home of cosmetic surgery, out-pacing the US? One survey suggests it’s a possibility. Fiona Clark reports. America used to be the home of cosmetic surgery but it seems demand in the UK is set to outstrip the US, according to a survey by the doctor booking website, RealSelf. A survey of more than 1000 UK residents aged over 18 years of age showed that 76% of UK residents wanted to change something about their face or body compared to 80% in the US, but here, more people are considering taking action. The survey…
Brazilian Butt Lifts have the highest death rate of any cosmetic procedure: Top plastic surgeons explain why and how the risks can be avoided. Made popular by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, the Brazilian Butt Lift involves transferring fat from an area where you don’t want it – such as the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, flank (love handles) or back, to somewhere where you do want it – in this case, the buttocks. The aim is to restore or add volume to the butt, giving it a more curvaceous appearance, while contouring the areas that you’d like less volume in. Not…
Dan Marsh is a highly experienced and UK trained plastic surgeon. Based in London’s renowned Harley Street but also offering clinics and treatments in Hertfordshire, he is the brains behind what’s known as the ‘invisible boob job’. Dan is on the GMC specialist register for plastic surgery and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He specialises in all types of plastic and aesthetic surgery, and was drawn to cosmetic surgical procedures due to the unique challenges and opportunities that plastic surgery provides. Procedures performed Dan Marsh’s initial passion and focus in surgery centred on breast and facial…
Mo Akhavani is a Consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon with a busy private practice in London’s Harley Street and in Surrey. Registered on the GMC specialist register, he continues his work in the NHS with practice based at the Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. Mo has trained and worked with some of the world’s leading plastic surgeons in London, Manchester, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, Shreveport and New York. His extensive training in both reconstructive plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery has enabled him to become a leader in his field. Mo Akhavani is the pioneer of the ‘BEST’…
Which type of body sculpting or liposculture should I have? Rosie Taylor looks at the array of treatments on offer. If you’ve decided you want to go ahead with body sculpting surgery (or liposculpture, liposuction or lipo, as it’s also known), you may be baffled by the range of techniques on offer. There are several different types of body sculpting and, to make matters more complicated, many similar techniques have different brand names. This means clinics may offer different-sounding treatments which are practically the same but trademarked by different brands. On top of this, new technology is being developed all the…
What is body sculpting? Body sculpting these days covers a number of different procedures ranging from the traditional liposuction to newer methods involving ultrasound or radio frequency, high powered water jets or lasers. These treatments fall under the banner of liposuction and may also be called liposculpture, a lipectomy or just lipo. Liposuction is a surgical procedure where fat is selectively removed from under the skin. The treatment is used to target areas of ‘stubborn’ fat – such as on stomachs, thighs and arms – which cannot be shifted by weight loss through diet and exercise. Body sculpting is an…
