While our American counterparts may be resisting the urge to opt for cosmetic surgery - resulting in a slow down for 60% of US cosmetic surgeons - it seems that a new sector of society is opting for surgery and this it seems will see UK surgeons through the recession.
A recent survey in a well known magazine showed that almost a quarter of gay men had undergone plastic surgery (22%) and a further 69% would consider it. The money this brings in, or the pink pound as it has been nicknamed, has gone some way to making up for the dip caused by the credit crunch.
It appears that men in general are increasingly opting for cosmetic surgery which has resulted in a 20% increase in the last 5 years. Procedures such as nose surgery, male breast reduction and tummy tucks have all become increasingly popular.
It doesn't just stop there, business men in particular have taken to opting for non surgical fillers and Botox in an effort to continue appearing younger for longer which some see to be a sign of success.
A large percentage of the men who opt for cosmetic surgery are of course gay and there is apparently a greater emphasis placed on looking good in the gay community. Surprisingly Gay men are thought to earn £5203 over the national average which of course gives them greater spending power.
It has been noted that many gay men have at some stage in their lives been bullied which may result in them being less confident about their appearance. Whatever the reason it appears that gay men see their appearance as very important and will do whatever it takes to keep looking fresh faced and youthful.
If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as weight loss surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly. |
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