Breast Enlargement now Part of Normal Beauty Regime

Breast enlargement operations are increasingly common amongst young women as celebrities influence body shape.

Breast enlargement operations are increasingly common as more teenagers and young women are copying surgically enhanced celebrities. In fact, breast enlargement is now so routine and common that it is considered to be part of a normal beauty regime for some women. Figures show that breast enlargement is still the most popular surgery. The trend was clear in 2004 when figures for one cosmetic surgery found that 60% of women aged 21-30 opting for cosmetic surgery had a breast enlargement.

Breast Enlargement Ops Double

According to a recent story in the Daily Mail, in 2008 the number of breast enlargement procedures doubled in just one year. The boom in breast enlargement surgery has been put down to the influence of celebrities who transform or make their careers by having a high profile breast enlargement operation. A string of celebrities including Chantelle Houghton and Katie Price, have shown how lucrative a breast enlargement procedure can be. One worrying breast enlargement trend is the number of teenagers coming forward for the operation – something surgeons warn about as some teenagers could still be growing. Apart from in unique cases, it's recommended most teenagers wait till adulthood before decided on a breast enlargement as there are concerns some teens may not be mature enough mentally, and physically, to make such a decision.

Breast Enlargement Paid for by Parents

According to recent research however, the number of teenagers having a breast enlargement has increased dramatically, with one cosmetic surgery chain reporting a fivefold increase in 2008 from 2007. The fact that it's more affordable for a breast enlargement operation with credit deals (such as interest free credit) encourages more younger women see breast enlargement as a viable option. And in some cases, breast enlargement is being recommended, and even paid for by the teenager's parents, when body image is impacting negatively on their child's confidence. Although most breast enlargement procedures are not performed on women under the age of 18.

The increased demand for breast enlargement from increasingly younger women underlines the figures that show breast enlargement is the most popular cosmetic procedure, followed by eyelid surgery, face lifts and liposuction. But it isn't just women who are increasingly embracing cosmetic surgery – there has been a 27% rise in breast reduction operations for men in the past year.