Treatments to remove wrinkles and tone arms, thighs and stomachs are driving a rise in cosmetic surgery, the latest figures from UK private clinics suggest.
There were 27,462 procedures performed in 2024 – a 5% rise on 2023 – of which more than nine in ten were on women.
Boob jobs remained the most popular treatment, followed by breast reduction surgery in second place.
But much of the rise was driven by increases in facial rejuvenation surgery, such as face and brow lifts and body contouring procedures like liposuction and tummy tucks, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).
The association’s president said surgery has become cheaper and easier to access, while some patients say there is less stigma around cosmetic procedures.
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