PLASTIC surgeons have issued a stark warning over the dangers of "gift surgery" after the growing popularity of cosmetic enhancement prompted a leading firm to offer vouchers for operations. Transform, which caused controversy by showing graphic procedures on Channel Five's Cosmetic Surgery Live, is expecting a festive rush for the vouchers, which range from £100 to £4,000 and can be used for anything from botox injections to nose jobs and breast implants.
WHAT POPULAR OPERATIONS COSTBreast enhancement: £3,500-£5,000: Most popular operation. Implants available in different shapes and sizes; silicon and saline-only implants now used. Usually means one or two nights in hospital; can be combined with a breast uplift.
Breast reduction: £3,750-£5,500: Can make breasts smaller, lighter and firmer; up to five nights in hospital.
Liposuction: £1,800-£4,500 Removes fat from thighs, stomachs, buttocks, hips, knees and ankles.
Tummy tuck: £3,900-£5,000: Popular after childbirth.
Nose reshaping: £3,100-£4,000; Eyelid surgery: upper lids £1,600-£2,250; lower lids £1,900-£2,650; both £2,850-£3,700
Facelift: £4,300-£6,000 Lifts up sagging skin, making face tighter and smoother.
Anti-wrinkling : £250-£500: Botox is most popular for wrinkles in the forehead and 'crow's feet' at the corners of the eyes. Head & brain transplant prices upon request |