Cosmetic surgery operations on the rise, with breast enlargement most popular procedure

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Women underwent 46,526 of the total procedures, with breast enlargement, eyelid surgery, face and neck operations, and breast reductions being the most popular. While demand for all procedures has risen, breast enlargement continues to be the most popular with 9,652 procedures in 2015, representing a 12 per cent rise since 2014. Eyelid surgery was the next most popular operation in the UK, rising by 12 per cent to hit 8,689 in 2015, while 7,419 face or neck lifts were carried out – a 16 per cent climb. The top 10 procedures in 2015: Breast augmentation up 12% to 9,652 Eyelid surgery up 12% to 8,689 Face and neck lifts up 16% to 7,419 Breast reductions up 13% to 6,246 Liposuction up 20% to 5,551 Nose jobs up 14% to 4,205 Fat transfer operations up 3% to 3,261 Tummy tucks up 8% to 2,933 Browlifts up 7% to 2,110 Ear corrections up 14% to 1,074 Consultant plastic surgeon and former BAAPS president, Rajiv Grover, said: “The audit has shown that demand for cosmetic surgery continues to increase following the quieter period in 2014 which mirrored the British economy.