Cosmetic Surgery by Approved Cosmetic Surgeons

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery is a term used to describe techniques intended to enhance a person's appearance through surgical and medical procedures.
Also known as 'Plastic Surgery', these procedures are generally used to maintain a normal appearance, restore it, or enhance it toward some aesthetic ideal.

Reconstructive Surgical techniques were being carried out in India as far back as 2000BC, with the first major procedure of the Western World carried out in 1815 by British Surgeon - Joseph Constantine Carpue.

During World War I, an otolaryngologist from New Zealand, Harold Gillies, developed many new surgical techniques whilst caring for soldiers suffering from disfiguring facial injuries. His work was expanded upon during World War II by his cousin Archibald McIndoe, who pioneered new treatments for RAF aircrew suffering from burns. In 1946, Gillies carried out the first female-to-male sex reassignment surgery.

In more modern times, the 1960s and 70s can be regarded as the beginning of a new era for Cosmetic Surgeons and the past few decades have brought enormous advances in treatment and awareness among the general public.

Statistics

36,482 surgical procedures were carried out by BAAPS members alone in 2009 showing an increase of 6.7% over the previous year.
As a result, Cosmetic Surgery Prices are falling and becoming much more affordable.

The most popular cosmetic surgery procedures are listed below:

1. Breast Enlargement / Augmentation
2. Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty
3. Breast Reduction
4. Face / Neck Lift
5. Nose Job / Rhinoplasty
6. Liposuction
7. Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
8. Browlift
9. Ear Correction / Otoplasty

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The Ugly Face of Beauty

Channel 4 recently ran a series about Cosmetic Surgery called "The Ugly Face of Beauty".
Dr Christian Jessen shines a spotlight on the industry and comes to the aid of women who have fallen victim to botched operations.

Four Cosmetic Surgeons featured in the show and offering professional advice to these unfortunate women are listed on our site.

• Douglas McGeorge
• Simon Withey
• Patrick Mallucci
• Peter Arnstein

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