From the research we have conducted as a group we have found out that ¼ of people who have cosmetic surgery have lied to the NHS in order to qualify for free treatment paid by the NHS.This therefore puts a negative depiction on the NHS as they appear like they are just giving anyone free procedures, which wouldn't’t go down well with other people as it means the funding the NHS do for other treatments such as for cancer patients they might not have exactly what they need due to lower funds.

“The firm surveyed 1,394 over-18s in the UK who said they had had cosmetic surgery on the NHS within the last five years.”

“Before having plastic surgery they will explain in detail what will happen before, during and after surgery. You may also be given a psychological assessment.”

The NHS don’t always provide cosmetic surgery, but occasionally it may be provided for psychological or other various health reasons:Breast Implants, if a woman’s breasts are causing her psychological distress due to them being underdeveloped or asymmetricalNose reshaping if the person has breathing problemsA tummy tuck, if the person has excess fat or skin after weight loss or pregnancyBreast reduction if the weight of a woman’s breasts is causing her back problems.

Reconstructive or plastic surgery can also be available on the NHS. This is different from cosmetic surgery; it's surgery to restore a person's normal appearance after illness, accident or a birth defect.

For men the top surgical procedures in 2015:• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery): 976 – up 15%• Rhinoplasty: 812 – up 14%• Breast Reduction: 796 – up 13%• Liposuction: 586 – up 20%• Otoplasty (ear correction): 521 – up 13%• Face/Neck Lift: 372 – up 14%• Fat Transfer: 260 – up 8%• Brow lifts: 164 – up

15.5%• Abdominoplasty: 117 – up 11%• Breast augmentation: 10 – StaticMen had 9% of all cosmetic procedures in 2015

For women the top surgical procedures in 2015:Breast augmentation: 9,642 – up 12%Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery): 7,713 – up 12%Face/Neck Lift: 7,047 – up 16%Breast Reduction: 5,450 – up 13%Liposuction: 4,965 – up 20%Rhinoplasty: 3,393 – up 14%Fat Transfer: 3,001 – up 3%Abdominoplasty: 2,816 – up 8%Browlift: 1,946 – up 6%Otoplasty (ear correction): 553 – up 15% Women had 91% of all cosmetic procedures in 2015

Plastic surgery is under a split view from the media. As it is known characters under the public eye are prone to receiving cosmetic surgery for example Amy Childs admitted to a plastic surgery addiction and received lip fillers and breast augmentations. In a later comment she mentioned it ruined her confidence and is now using social media to prevent young people rushing into the surgery. Views of major celebrities in America especially is that everyone receives plastic surgery. A study in 2014 shows male Hollywood stars’ pay peaks at 51 whereas women’s is just 34; this makes plastic surgery relevant in the scene especially with women as the longer they stay young and attractive the longer they will have a job. Celebrities such as Julie Walters and Kourtney Kardashian believe less is more in approach to beauty. Public figures and social media is a main cause for younger people wanting plastic surgery as they desire to look like them; this is shown by links between plastic surgery and snapchat is constantly rising. 10 out of 15 patients to plastic surgeon will arrive with pictures from Instagram and snapchat filters as a desired look; (some snapchat filters change the face to look post plastic surgery). The whole procedure is very popular, in the UK 70% of 18-24 year olds in the UK would consider the procedure; with 51,000 Britons underwent the surgery in the last year. Social media is also used by roughly 50% of plastic surgeons to market and promote their treatments.