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The number of woman having breast implantsrose by 51.4% in 2005 The number of women having breast implants is continuing to rise year upon year. This fact is supported by a comprehensive cosmetic surgery survey conducted in 2005 (one of the most recent surveys) which highlighted that there was a 51.4% increase in the number of breast augmentation procedures carried out in the UK in 2005 in comparison to 2004. In 2005, 5,646 breast implants were carried out in the UK compared to 2732 carried out in the year before. The study also highlighted that breast enlargement is the most common cosmetic surgery procedure undergone by women in the UK. In 2005, 19,601 women had cosmetic surgery compared to 15,019 in 2004 (a 23.3% rise in cosmetic surgery procedures). What are the most common cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK? The top 10 cosmetic surgery procedures in 2005 were (in order of popularity): 1. Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants): up by 51.4% since 2004 2. Blepharoplasty: up by 50.2% 3. Breast reduction: up by 9.3% 4. Face/Neck lift: up by 42.1% 5. Rhinoplasty: up by 34.7% 6. Abdominoplasty: up by 24.4% 7. Liposuction: up by 24.9% 8. Otoplasty (ear correction surgery): up by 28.1% 9. Liposuction (minor): up by 9.6% 10. Brow lifts: up by 34.8% Breast Augmentation The popularity of breast augmentation is continuously growing in the UK and according to forecasts the number of women opting to have breast implants will continue to rise at a rapid pace over the next 10 years. The rise in breast augmentation is thought to be due to a number of reasons including the increased public awareness of cosmetic surgery procedures through media exposure and the increase in public desire to improve their appearance. What steps should women take when considering having breast implants? Despite its growing popularity, having breast augmentationis a highly personal decision. According to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons anybody considering having cosmetic surgery should spend a considerable amount of time researching their options and finding a suitable provider. All plastic surgeons who are accredited in the UK are listed on the Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery which is regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC). It is therefore advised that anyone considering having cosmetic surgery should check to ensure that their cosmetic surgeon is on the Specialist Register. It is also advisable to choose a cosmetic surgery clinic which is well established and where you personally feel comfortable with the care you received on your consultation. Dr Daniel Goldberg, Medical Director at The Hurlingham Clinic in London states ‘’it is vital for any good cosmetic surgeon to spend a substantial amount of time with his patients to ensure that they can make an informed decision when opting to have cosmetic surgery’’ Read also buy letrozole 2.5mg