The selective abortion of female fetuses has contributed to a great imbalance in the child sex ratio in India-study says.

Under current UK law this is not allowed, except in order to avoid gender-linked diseases, such as haemophilia and muscular dystrophy.

Breast augmentation, liposuction, face-lifts and nose jobs have become so commonplace that the procedures have long ceased to create any questions or controversy. It is of no wonder that the concept of beauty has trickled down to genes. Society has become increasingly cosmetic conscious and now views perfect human aesthetics as an obtainable commodity.