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breast enlargement
Coverage of breast enlargement in the Nexus archive.
- Breast reductions in UK overtake enlargements for first time, data shows
Breast reduction procedures and implant removals have surpassed breast enlargements in the UK for the first time, according to 2025 data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). The shift is attributed to growing emphasis on comfort and active lifestyles, with breast enlargement procedures dropping by 8% year-on-year to 4,761.
- Fewer breast enlargements were carried out in 2025 than ever before - but surgeons saw spike in facelifts and eyelid ops
Breast enlargements saw a historic decline in 2025, while facelifts and eyelid operations experienced a significant surge. The report highlights shifting trends in cosmetic surgical procedures during the year.