23 September 2005
Loans for plastic surgery offered by private healthcare provider BUPA have been slammed by doctors.
The Daily Mail reports that the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons launched a stinging attack on BUPA for targeting vulnerable people.
Association president Adam Searle said BUPA's was "a very sad and dangerous step", adding: "The sad thing is that very vulnerable individuals are going to tumble into this.
"If their life is a mess and they think having their breasts done is going to sort it out, they will borrow the money. After the surgery, their life may still be a mess but they are also in debt.
"Someone with insecurities about their appearance is vulnerable to enticements towards cosmetic surgery, hoping it will revolutionise their lives but that is not always the case."
A Bupa spokesman was defiant, telling the newspaper: "Our customers have told us that advice on paying for surgery is information they value, therefore we provide brief details on funding options on our website."
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