There’s a lot of talk about cosmetic surgery. The magazines are full of fabulous transformations on celebrities and real people and internet forums are bursting with various opinions on the subject. How do we know what to believe?
Well, here are our favourite myths about cosmetic surgery – and the facts that can help you to decide what’s best for you.
Cosmetic surgery is expensive.
As you can see from a quick look at these pages:
That’s simply not true. Liposuction is available in the UK from £2,450 – much less than you’d expect.
You just need to look at our sample costs to see that you don’t need to be a millionaire or remortgage your home to afford some of the more common procedures such as breast enlargement or a tummy tuck.
Liposuction is an easy way to lose weight
Any surgeon will always tell you that the best way to lose weight is with a sensible, calorie-controlled diet and to take plenty of exercise. Liposuction is an excellent way to get back your shape or tone those stubborn areas such as tummy or buttocks.
Fat comes back after liposuction
That depends on how you eat. Liposuction removes excess fat, but if you over eat after liposuction, you’ll put the weight back on. You need to eat healthily and sensibly ALL the time.
Breast implants increase your risk of cancer
Not true. That doesn’t mean you should stop examining yourself – whether you’ve had breast implants or not, you need to examine your breasts regularly, and if you’re over 40, go for a mammogram every two years at least.
Men don’t have cosmetic surgery
Oh yes they do. We see plenty of men who want to lose their ‘moobs,’ with male breast reduction procedures to improve their looks. Equally, tummy tucks and liposuction are popular – men will do almost everything that women do.
You can’t breast feed after breast implants
Yes you can. Brest implants do not normally affect your ability to breast feed, which is the best way to feed your baby – it is, after all, what breasts are for.
Breast augmentation will cure droopy breasts
Depending on your physique, an implant may fill out lost volume. However, depending on your physiology you may be better with a breast uplift or even breast reduction to recreate pert breasts.
Going abroad for surgery can be very dangerous
The whole point of this website is to explain just how affordable surgery can be in the UK if you choose the right provider. The surgeons, nursing staff, theatres and accommodation that we work with are all of the very highest quality, thoroughly experienced and, just as importantly, all have the very best reputations. .
Going abroad really isn’t for everyone and if you are not sure, there’s no need if you can get the same great prices are also available in the UK!
