Feb 23 2008
Half of adults in UK willing for cosmetic surgery
Feb 23: As a proof to the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery in the UK, a survey has revealed that about half of the adults are eager to undergo cosmetic surgery. Tummy tuck heads the priority list. Three among five mothers with young children are interested in tummy tuck and nearly half of them would like to have liposuction.
While commenting on this Alexandra Richmond, senior consumer analyst at Mintel said: “After giving birth to children women’s fitness level experience a terrible change and many of them are worried about their post-pregnancy figure. This is the main reason behind their desire to participate in cosmetic surgery.”
Considering both sexes two among five are eager in tummy tuck and 36 per cent would have liposuction. About 19 per cent of them are interested in breast enlargements.
“Those who expressed eagerness might not actually go through with it. But it is surprising that almost half the nation entertain the idea of cosmetic surgery. There is a changing mindset towards cosmetic surgery and they consider this as an effective way of improving their body shape without a long term commitment of dieting and regular exercise,” said Ms Richmond.
About £148 million was spent by the people last year for body reshaping operations including tummy tucks and liposuction. Between the years 2006 and 2007 the number of cosmetic surgeries has seen a steep increase of 29 per cent with 20,300 surgeries conducted last year as compared to 15, 800 conducted in the year 2006.
