Although not the capital, Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the third most populous in the United Kingdom, so it will come as no surprise that cosmetic surgery in Glasgow is every bit as prevalent as it is in nearby Edinburgh.
Glasgow is generally not considered as affluent as Edinburgh, however despite some very deprived areas there are also many wealthy parts of town, such as the commercial and residential district of Merchant City.
As the name suggests, in the 18th and 19th century this area was home to some of the wealthy merchants resident in Glasgow, but having undergone a form of cosmetic surgery in Glasgow itself since the 1980s it now houses several luxury apartment buildings, as well as upmarket shops, bars and restaurants – it is likely that many of the recipients of cosmetic surgery in Glasgow hail from the Merchant City.
In fact, Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland, and the third largest in the United Kingdom. Its wealth was originally built on the manufacturing industry, the most prominent industry being shipbuilding. However, like many former industrial cities, it has diversified with the times and now relies heavily on finance, business, retail and tourism.
For visitors to the city who aren't seeking cosmetic surgery in Glasgow, there is plenty to do – it is the largest retail centre in Scotland so the shopaholics amongst you won't be disappointed. Glasgow was named UK City of Architecture and Design in 2009, and there are many buildings of historical and architectural interest in the city – only two medieval buildings remain, but there is a host of Victorian architecture as well as some more modern structures, including the Clyde Auditorium, part of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, which is affectionately known by locals as 'the Armadillo'.
Glasgow has made a name for itself on the music scene in recent years, with bands such as Belle and Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand, the Fratellis and Primal Scream all hailing from the city. It is also a great footballing city, so football fans whose partners are having cosmetic surgery in Glasgow can entertain themselves by visiting the Hamilton Crescent ground, where the world's first international football match was held in 1872, or perhaps Hampden Park, Scotland's national football ground, which hosted the UEFA Cup Final in 2007.
Cosmetic Surgery Clinics in Glasgow
In terms of cosmetic surgery in Glasgow, there is a wealth of different options. Most of the major clinic chains offer low cost cosmetic surgery in Glasgow, but CosmeticSurgeryToday recommends that when seeking cosmetic surgery in Glasgow or indeed anywhere, you prioritise the expertise, experience and credentials of the surgeon performing your op over price.
There are a number of high end private hospitals offering cosmetic surgery in Glasgow, as well as many highly respected consultant plastic surgeons operating out of private practices.
Cosmetic Surgeons in Glasgow
If you are planning to have cosmetic surgery in Glasgow, 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.
