The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has released its annual audit for 2023-2024, revealing a 5% overall rise in cosmetic surgical procedures, with a total of 27,462 procedures performed in 2024. This surge was largely driven by increases in facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures, while male cosmetic surgery numbers saw a slight decline.
Key Highlights:
• Breast Augmentation Remains Most Popular: With 5,202 procedures performed, breast augmentation saw a 6% rise, securing its position as the most sought-after cosmetic surgery in 2024.
• Eyelid Surgery on the Rise: Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) jumped 13%, moving up to the third most popular procedure, surpassing abdominoplasty.
• Face-off: Face & Neck Lifts increased by 8% while Brow Lifts saw a 20% jump.
• Body Contouring Grows: Liposuction (+8%), abdominoplasty (+6%), and thigh lifts (+24%) all saw significant increases.
• Men’s Procedures...