New data from ASAPS, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons shows us the top plastic surgery trends in the USA in 2010.

Top procedures for women :

1. Breast augmentation
2. Liposuction
3. Breast reduction
4. Abdominplasty
5. Blepharoplasty

Top cosmetic surgeries for men:

1. Liposuction
2. Rhinoplasty
3. Blepharoplasty
4. Gynaecomastia
5. Otoplasty

 The study also compared 2010 to 1997 to see where the biggest growth is being experienced in the market.  The statistics show massive growth in body reshaping surgery as follows:

1. Upper arm lift +642%
2. Thigh lift +431%
3. Breast uplift  +511%
4. Lower body lift +330%
5. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) +326%

Why Go Abroad commented: “Both women and men are far more aware nowadays of what can be achieved with cosmetic surgery.  With societal pressure to ‘look good’, increasing numbers are turning to surgeons to help them to improve aspects of their body that they don’t like. 

Although breast augmentation is still our most popular procedure at Why Go Abroad, the mix of enquiries that we are seeing shows a much broader interest in cosmetic surgery for areas of the body. 

We see many patients who had considered going abroad for surgery, but we offer great value packages in the UK.  We would urge patients to investigate their Surgeon and surgery provider thoroughly and be totally confident before booking surgery.”  ]]> http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/usa-trends-in-plastic-surgery-will-the-uk-follow/feed/ 0 http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/422/ http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/422/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 12:28:47 +0000 Lee Bradley http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/?p=422

The president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Mr Fatah, has warned the BBC that the lines between cosmetic surgery and cosmetic salon treatments are being blurred.

Cosmetic surgery treatments should be conducted by trained professionals. 

“There is a difference between plastic surgery – facelifts, breast enhancement, tummy tucks, liposuction, etc – and cosmetic salon treatments such as lasers, peels and injectable fillers” he remarked. 

While cosmetic treatments such as BOTOX and fillers are temporary treatments carried out to manage the external signs of ageing, cosmetic surgery is considerably more complex.

Firstly, the reasons behind someone looking to have cosmetic surgery are likely to be quite involved.  Does the patient have realistic expectations for the outcome?  Has the patient suffered bullying?  Do they understand what surgery entails and what General Anaesthetic involves?  Are they prepared for the recovery/healing stage?  Are they prepared to  stop smoking/lose weight or similar prior to surgery?

A good Cosmetic Surgeon will spend time understanding the patient’s full motivations for surgery, as well as appraising their medical history and physiology. 

Mr Fatah added that when cosmetic surgery is done for the right reasons, “the reward is a significant enhancement of the wellbeing and the quality of life for the patient”.

A spokesman for Why Go Abroad said: “Often, a very simple cosmetic surgery procedure, such as liposuction or nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), can make a big difference to your look.

“This can often make you feel far happier with your body – and give you a real boost in confidence – but we would always urge clients to take full advantage of a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon prior to making any decisions.

“You should ask aall your questions and ensure that you have a thorough understanding of what can be achieved and what surgery involves.  Your surgeon should be honest about the realistic outcomes.”

At Why Go Abroad, all surgeons are certified by The General Medical Council and the cosmetic surgery process includes:

• An initial consultation with a cosmetic surgeon to discuss what procedure you’re considering and set realistic expectations
• A GMC-registered surgeon for the procedure
• A follow up appointment to check your post-op health
• Up to six months’ aftercare to ensure your continuing wellbeing.

Contact Why Go Abroad for affordable cosmetic surgery prices or more information. ]]> http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/422/feed/ 1 http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/ageing-population-looks-to-cosmetic-surgery/ http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/ageing-population-looks-to-cosmetic-surgery/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:57:49 +0000 admin http://www.whygoabroadforsurgery.com/blog/?p=273 Cosmetic surgery can be a great way to help you look as young as you feel and, as people live and work much longer today than ever before, looking young has never been so important.

While breast enlargements and tummy tucks remain popular among younger women, cosmetic surgery experts at Why Go Abroad have seen a significant rise in age-defying procedures, such as face lifts, arm lifts and breast uplifts:

• A face lift involves an incision in the natural crease of the facial skin and the removal of excess skin, providing a fresher and rejuvenated appearance. This can also include treatments such as a brow lift, neck lift and eye bag removal, among others.
• An arm lift is a popular way of removing excess skin (often known as ‘bingo wings’) from around the upper arms, and restoring a toned, shapely look.
• A breast uplift, or mastopexy, is another great way to regain your former figure. The procedure removes excess skin from the breast and raises the bust to make your boobs firmer and appear more youthful.

Youthful cosmetic surgery for men

And men are certainly not missing out on the trend, with hair transplants and male breast reductions also in demand. In fact, ‘man-boob’ reductions (or ‘moob jobs’) are the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK.

A spokesman for Why Go Abroad said: “The key to our service is not just the expert surgeons and quality of cosmetic surgery procedures, but the specialist consultation and aftercare we offer.

“This means you can speak to us in total confidence to decide whether or not the procedure is right for you, and then proceed with confidence and realistic expectations of the outcome.”

Visit Why Go Abroad for cosmetic surgery prices or more information.