UK sees 35% increase in cosmetic surgery in 2005
Key points
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, has announced the results of their annual audit for 2005.
- "These figures appear to represent a growing acceptance of aesthetic surgery, particularly in maintaining appearance with age and the number of men choosing to undergo surgery.
- With the increasing media coverage that provides the public with ever more information on what surgical procedures might achieve, it is essential that our members continue to promote sensible and responsible practices.
- At the BAAPS we are committed to educating people considering plastic surgery by providing independent and serious advice to assist in sensible decision-making."
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the not-for-profit organisation established for the advancement of education and practice of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for public benefit, has announced the results of their annual audit for 2005.
Highlights
- 22,041 surgical procedures were carried out by BAAPS members, up 34.6% from 2004
- While the majority of cosmetic surgery continues to be carried out on women, the number of men having aesthetic procedures rose from 1,348 in 2004 to 2,440
- From representing only 8% in 2004, men now account for 11% of the total procedures
- Women had 19,601 procedures in 2005, up from 15,019 the previous year
- The top procedure for women was breast augmentation, with 5,646 carried out - a 51% rise since 2004, when 3,731 were performed
- Rhinoplasty continues to be the top procedure for men, with 735 undertaken by BAAPS members, up from 462 performed in 2004
- Anti-ageing procedures (facelifts, eyelid surgery and brow lifts) showed a considerable rise in popularity in the last year, increasing by 42.1%, 50.2% and 34.8%, respectively.
According to Mr. Adam Searle, consultant plastic surgeon and President of the BAAPS;
"These figures appear to represent a growing acceptance of aesthetic surgery, particularly in maintaining appearance with age and the number of men choosing to undergo surgery. With the increasing media coverage that provides the public with ever more information on what surgical procedures might achieve, it is essential that our members continue to promote sensible and responsible practices. At the BAAPS we are committed to educating people considering plastic surgery by providing independent and serious advice to assist in sensible decision-making."
The figures in full:
A total of 22,041 procedures were carried out this year by BAAPS members in their private practices, compared to 16,367 in 2004. 2005 results indicate that surgical numbers continue to grow, with a 34.6% rise over the previous year.
The top ten surgical procedures for men & women in 2005 were, in order of popularity:
- Breast augmentation: 5,655 - up 51.4% from last year
- Blepharoplasty (eyelids): 3,415 - up 50.2%
- Breast Reduction: 2,700 - up 9.3%
- Face/Neck Lift: 2,279 - up 42.1%
- Rhinoplasty: 2,268 - up 34.7%
- Abdominoplasty: 1,869 - up 24.4%
- Liposuction (major): 1,436 - up 24.9%
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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