by Ladonna Sholl
Published: September 13, 2026 (2 months ago)

Popular Cosmetic Surgery Trends for 2023

There is an increasing amount of cosmetic surgery procedures available and with growing acceptance amongst our family, friends, colleagues, and the general public – more people are choosing to go ahead with cosmetic surgery procedures than ever before.

In this blog, we will take a look at some popular procedures for 2023.

Plastic Surgery procedures in general have always maintained their popularity for decades. Going into 2023 we see more men choosing plastic surgery procedures which has been increasing for the last 10 to 15 years.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) before and after photo. Click here to see more.

Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty) before and after photo. Click here to see more.

A popular area of plastic surgery is breast surgery in particular. Breast surgery has always been popular with breast enlargement being the most popular. There are many reasons why women may choose to have breast surgery from wanting to enlarge their chests, wanting to correct asymmetry, sagging or tuberous breasts or wanting to reduce the size of their chests. We offer many different breast surgery procedures with our expert Plastic Surgeons who specialise in this area.

Liposuction is another common cosmetic surgery procedure. The treatment involves removing stubborn fat deposits via a thin tube called a cannula. It is commonly performed on the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, back, hips and chin.

Micro lipo to chin

Vaser Hi-Def before and after, click here to see more photos.

The rise in male plastic surgery procedures has seen the rise in the popularity of male breast reduction procedures. Men seeking this type of surgery often have excess fat in their chest which is usually the result of a condition known as Gynaecomastia. Whilst not serious, it can cause men to feel self-conscious about the appearance of their chest.

Bunion removal surgery on the NHS often resulted in a long and painful recovery. Exclusive to The Private Clinic in the UK, we offer a revolutionary new procedure to treat bunions as minimally invasive, day-case keyhole surgery. The procedure requires no metal fixtures or screws and patients are able to walk out of the clinic on the day with no need for crutches and minimal downtime. Our procedure has a 98% success rate and we offer consultations at our clinics in London Harley Street, Manchester and Birmingham.

X-ray before and after images of our Bunion correction showing no screws.

Varicose veins are nothing new, but many more people are seeking private self-pay treatment to remove their varicose veins now that the NHS is cracking down on the amount of procedures that they offer. To have your varicose veins removed on the NHS you face lengthy waiting lists and very strict guidelines. We have a team of expert vascular surgeons, many of which work or have worked in the NHS who are offering the most advanced varicose vein removal procedures such as EVLA, RFA and Foam Sclerotherapy as approved by NICE. Many patients are able to return to their everyday activities in the days following treatment with minimal downtime. Varicose vein removal is great for patients who are not only unhappy with the appearance of their varicose veins, but those that may be bothered by the symptoms of varicose veins and concerned about any underlying venous disease that they may be at risk from.

Our Ultherapy Brow Lift procedure is a very popular procedure that works to gently lift the brow which refreshes and opens up tired and hooded eyes. The treatment involves no downtime and results can last up to 18 months.