Plastic’s fantastic say Brits

Almost one million (918,000) image conscious British adults are planning to borrow a whopping £1.4 billion to pay for plastic surgery, according to the research from Abbey Loans.

With all those celebrities showing off their beach bodies over the summer, most Britons appear most concerned about perfecting their curves and honing their six packs. Indeed breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic procedure sought by Brits, accounting for 27 per cent of all surgery, followed by tummy tucks with 25 per cent. Rhinoplasties, or nose jobs, were cited as the third favourite area with 17 per cent.

The major reason people want to alter their appearance is to gain more confidence in themselves according to 51 per cent, a further 32 percent claim it is for medical purposes. Two percent go plastic fantastic after being egged on by a friend, and one percent does so to stop people teasing them about a particular part of their body.

Females account for two thirds of Britons wanting plastic surgery. Three-in-five procedures are planned by those between the ages of 18-34.

The UK is still the most desirable location to undergo plastic surgery with 83 per cent opting to stay close to their home comforts. Six per cent opt for Eastern Europe where surgery is cheaper and two per cent of ‘Nip,Tuck’ Brits head to the USA – presumably taking advantage of the cheap dollar.

Paul Morrish, Head of Abbey Loans, commented: “Whether striving for visible perfection or as part of a medical treatment, plastic surgery is getting more and more popular amongst Britons. We are seeing an increase in requests to borrow for plastic surgery and with Abbey offering a competitive loan rates, starting at 7.9% APR on internet loans, we’d be more than happy to speak to anyone who is seriously considering cosmetic procedures.”