Breast surgery is one of the most popular and most well known types of cosmetic surgery.
However, there is still a popular misconception about the type of people that are likely to choose to have breast surgery.
For example, when people think of breast surgery many still call famous examples of people who have had breast enlargement surgery to mind, such as Pamela Anderson or Jordan.
These days though, not only are an increasing number of women looking for more natural appearing breast enlargements, but a significant proportion are also turning to breast reduction surgery to improve their appearance and quality of life.
Some women find that when they start to go through puberty, their breasts begin to develop particularly quickly and don't stop growing when they expect them to.
This can leave women with breasts that are proportionally too large for their bodies, and while many women are happy with their shape, it can cause great discomfort for others.
A number of woman whose breasts grow to disproportionate sizes begin to consider a breast reduction as a way to improve their appearance and give them confidence in their shape - as well as the ability to wear a wider wardrobe of clothes.
For people who have unusually large breasts however, reduction surgery can also be a choice based largely on medical reasons.
Breasts that are too big for the frame can cause women severe discomfort, including back problems that can be very debilitating.
In these cases, women can find that by reducing the size of their breasts they are able to improve their mobility and ability to work and enjoy every day pleasures.
Another time that women frequently consider breast reduction surgery is following the birth of their children.
While some women find that pregnancy and breast feeding leaves their bust deflated and smaller than before, others can find that the weight gain of pregnancy has left their breasts looking swollen and droopy.
In these cases, they may decide to have a reduction to reshape their breast tissue and an uplift to make their breasts look more perky.
These days, many men also choose to undergo breast reduction surgery.
Rising levels of obesity and hormone abnormalities have seen a growing number of men developing excess breast tissue and many decide to have this removed to restore their confidence.
Breast reduction surgery comprises a significant proportion of the number of breast surgeries carried out in the UK, and many women and men have improved their quality of life by choosing to do something about the body problems they've been facing.