Posts Tagged ‘NHS’

NHS releases cosmetic surgery figures

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

New figures have revealed the number of people undergoing cosmetic surgery through the NHS in London.

According to the Press Association, 471 patients in England’s capital city have undergone liposuction in the last year, costing the National Health Service £5.7 million. The figures from the NHS Information centre also showed that more than 1,700 people had had nose jobs, tummy tucks and breast reductions on the service. (more…)

Number of botched cosmetic surgeries abroad causing concern

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

The rising number of British patients undergoing botched cosmetic surgery procedures is causing concern, following the release of research carried out by the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).

A poll conducted on BAPRAS members showed that a quarter of its surgeons had treated patients for complications related to surgery carried out overseas. (more…)