The number of people having cosmetic surgery procedures has been increasing at an astonishing rate in all countries. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic surgery, there was a 300 percent increase in procedures from 1997-2001, and a 600 percent increase in the UK from 1996-2002, and a 100 percent growth in Australia from 1997-2002.

The popularity of people travelling for cosmetic surgery is increasing exponentially year after year. This is a result of the high costs of cosmetic surgery at home, and also because the standards of quality in hospitals overseas have improved dramatically.

However, it is still extremely important to choose the right location for your surgery as there are many unlicensed clinics and surgeons. Gorgeous Getaways has done the research and selected only the best hospitals and surgeons to perform surgery.

Changing Attitudes

The sharp growth is a result of changing attitudes as cosmetic surgery becomes sociably acceptable. The number of people who approve of cosmetic surgery for themselves or others have increased by 50 percent over the past decade.

The reasons for having cosmetic surgery is primarily for individual empowerment, not out of the need to be 'perfect', but many people express an inner desire to improve their esteem and confidence. Changing the external appearance will inevitably inspire self-confidence and belief to achieve dreams.

Cosmetic surgery was now all but socially acceptable but now, through our quality services and procedures and cost effectiveness, it has become affordable and accessible to all.

Who has cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is increasing amongst many countries, especially in the more developed western countries. All agreed that most of their patients' came from the United States and Canada, though they have had patients from all over Europe and as far away as Korea. Eighty percent are in the 50 to 60 year old age group, while 20 percent make up the 40 and younger or 60 plus age group. In some practices, up to 30 percent of these patients are men and this percentage is also increasing annually.

Read about psychological aspects surrounding a decision to have cosmetic/plastic surgery.