Cosmetic surgery in Birmingham has been on the rise over the past decade, as Birmingham's residents strive to achieve the cosmopolitan appearance of their London counterparts.
Birmingham is the UK's 'second city', both in terms of population size – at the last count in 2001, there were just under one million people living in the city – and industry, with some major national and international companies having their base here.
Since the launch of the newly revamped Bullring shopping centre in 2003, Birmingham has become a shoppers' paradise, and a combination of some of the biggest designer names, plus its location in the very heart of England, make it a popular destination for 'shopping tourism'.
Birmingham is also well-known for its metalwork industry, and in the famous 'Jewellery Quarter' you will find hundreds of gold- and silversmiths, clock-makers and stone setters, as well as the UK's second Assay Office, where jewellers send their work to be hallmarked.
The Jewellery Quarter is also home to several up-market bars and restaurants and, along with Edgbaston, Moseley, Harborne and nearby Solihull, houses many of the city's wealthy, younger residents, many of whom have played a big role in the rising popularity of cosmetic surgery in Birmingham.
When it comes to cosmetic surgery in Birmingham, you'll find all the major clinic chains represented, with about 40 clinics dotted around the city, offering a variety of both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Cosmetic Surgery Clinics in Birmingham
There are some fantastic private hospitals in the area, both central and in the suburbs, for those who prefer to stay out of the hubbub of city life, and the city is home to some world class hotels, if you would prefer to recuperate from your cosmetic surgery in Birmingham before returning home.
As we have seen in the rest of the UK, cosmetic surgery in Birmingham appears to have been largely unaffected by the recession, with some surgeons even claiming to have seen a rise in the number of patients seeking cosmetic surgery in Birmingham in recent years, in the hope that a more youthful appearance will give them the edge in a diminishing job market.
Cosmetic Surgeons and Doctors in Birmingham
Among some of the more exclusive clinics offering cosmetic surgery in Birmingham is a group called the Beauty Gurus. Headed up by consultant plastic surgeon Mr Vik Vijh and offering cosmetic surgery in Birmingham and throughout the Midlands, the Beauty Gurus was formed with the aim of bringing together the finest surgeons and the best aftercare.
Mrs Chien C Kat has also been performing cosmetic surgery in Birmingham for the past ten years, and is one of only very few female plastic surgeons offering cosmetic surgery in Birmingham. She offers the full range of aesthetic procedures, including body sculpting, breast augmentation and facelifting.
If you're seeking cosmetic surgery in Birmingham, CosmeticSurgeryToday would always recommend that you have at least two consultations with suitably qualified plastic surgeons and see before and after photographs of patients they have treated in the past, before agreeing to go ahead with any form of treatment.
