The latest spending trends show that cosmetic surgery is now established as an important part of society, rather than a luxury item.
A survey by shopping advice website MyVoucherCodes.co.uk showed that rather than going without cosmetic surgery during the credit crunch, people are borrowing money to have treatments.
The cosmetic surgery poll looked at 1,388 people who had either has surgery or were considering it. It showed that more than 60 percent of post-op patients had paid for their procedures through a loan or with a credit card.
The top three procedures paid for by borrowing were:
- Breast enlargement
- Cosmetic dental work
- Liposuction.
Nose jobs, tummy tucks and gastric bands were all also on the list.
Furthermore, the study revealed that more than half of those currently considering plastic surgery said they’d borrow to fund the procedure.
However, cosmetic surgery provider Why Go Abroad said that procedures don’t have to be expensive.
“Cosmetic surgery prices vary greatly from one provider to the next and we would urge anyone considering a procedure to speak to as many as possible to find the best deal for them,” said a spokesman.
“That said, price should not be the only consideration and, at Why Go Abroad, patient wellbeing is the top priority. That’s why we ensure every patient meets their surgeon before any treatment and that all of our surgeons are GMC-certified.”
For more information or to book a free consultation, visit Why Go Abroad.
