The annual BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) cosmetic surgery statistics got a little lost this year amidst the PIP Implants media frenzy. Nonetheless, they make for interesting reading so we thought you might like a summary of the findings and how they relate to us here at Aurora Clinics: UK Cosmetic Surgery Last [...]
Posts Tagged ‘BAAPS’
BAAPS Statistics 2011: Cosmetic Surgery Trends at Aurora Clinics and Beyond
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Are Your Breast Implants A Timebomb? The Explosive Truth about PIP Implants
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Already had a Breast Enlargement? Or perhaps you’ve been researching getting one? Either way, you’ve probably heard the recent scandal about PIP “exploding” implants. But how seriously did you take it? PIP (Poly Implant Prothese) Implants are simply the name of a Brand. They are French and, for the past 20 years, have been very [...]
Knowing me, Knowing you: Getting to Know Surgeon helps address Psychological Needs of Cosmetic Surgery Patients
Friday, April 1st, 2011
A shocking 30% of women NEVER saw their cosmetic surgeon during treatment, Liberate’s recent survey revealed. Despite the increasing media attention highlighting potential risks of cosmetic surgery and the dangers when in the hands of an inferior surgeon, women refuse to heed the warning. Even after tragedies like the highly publicized recent death of Claudia [...]
Question regarding Breast Reduction in Under 18 Year Olds
Friday, March 25th, 2011
Question : Hello, I am 12 years old and I would like to get a Breast Reduction. I am 5ft and size 32c. I don’t suffer from any health problems due to their size, so I understand that i don’t really need it: i only want it because I feel my breasts are too big [...]
Buttock Augmentation Death Highlights the Importance of Choosing a Registered Surgeon
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
You have probably heard in the news the unfortunate story of Londoner Claudia Aderotimi, 20, who died following a Buttock Augmentation earlier this month. Claudia experienced chest pains and difficulty breathing, then died (preliminary post-mortem examinations have shown) when her lung filled with silicone, causing a fatal embolism. Whilst this story is incredibly sad, it [...]
Explaining the latest Cosmetic Surgery Trends: New 2010 BAAPS Statistics
Friday, February 4th, 2011
Some clear trends in Cosmetic Surgery were apparent when The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) released the UK’s 2010 statistics this week. Despite the recession, there are more cosmetic surgery procedures being carried out in the UK than ever: a 5% increase on the previous year. But whilst some procedures are clearly on [...]
Do I need Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery? The Differences Explained.
Monday, January 31st, 2011
The terms ‘plastic surgery’ and ‘cosmetic surgery’ are often used interchangeably or cause confusion: many people in the UK think that ‘plastic surgery’ is just the American term, when in fact it is a completely different field. When looking into procedures to change the way you look, it is important to get the basic terminology [...]
Cosmetic Surgery for Men
Monday, January 24th, 2011
Do you think nip/tuck is only for women? Think again because there are many options available for men and becoming increasingly popular in the UK. Here are some statistics to start with: The top cosmetic surgery procedures for men in 2007 include liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, male breast reduction, and facelift. The top non-surgical procedures for [...]
A Brief Introduction to Cosmetic Surgery in the UK
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
The demand for cosmetic surgery has grown in the UK (as in the US and the rest of the world) over the last few years. This trend has been fuelled by the stars and the celebrities of the world. The cosmetic surgery market in the UK has grown at a rapid pace over the past 5 [...]
Aurora: Empowering not Pushing Clients into Cosmetic Treatments
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010According to RED magazine’s latest cover story (“Warning: Botox Pushers at Work!” Dec 2010), visiting a cosmetic clinic like Aurora is akin to braving a mobile phone dealer’s the week before pay-day with your archaic current model on display and a neon “mug” sign flashing above your head. Expect to be pounced on (Ruth Elkins [...]