Latest Plastic Surgery Trends and Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Submitted by Dr. Joyesh Raj on Wed 08/16/2017 - 09:00
More people are having plastic surgery, according to the latest report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The annual report revealed that Americans spent more than $16 billion on surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in 2016, the most ever. Westlake plastic surgeon Dr. Joyesh Raj shares other interesting statistics as well as the most popular trends revealed in the ASPS report.
Breast Augmentation Is the Most Popular Surgical Cosmetic Procedure
For the tenth year in a row, breast augmentation is the top surgical cosmetic procedure. Breast augmentation with silicone gel implants accounted for 84 percent of augmentation procedures in 2016 while saline implants were used for 16 percent of all procedures. The popular procedure is often combined with breast lift to achieve a perkier, younger-looking breast appearance.
Botox Injections Continue to Surge
Botulinum toxin type A injections, including Botox, were the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure of 2016 – with over 7 million injections performed! Botox can be used to treat fine lines and wrinkles on various areas of the face.
Labial Reduction Requests Increase
Labial reduction, which resizes the labia majora (folds of skin on the outside of the vagina) and/or labia minora (inner folds of skin on the vagina), saw a significant increase in 2016. The number of procedures performed increased by 39 percent.
Top Plastic Surgery Procedures
There were approximately 1.7 million cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2016. The top five were:
- Breast augmentation (up 4 percent from 2015)
- Liposuction (up 6 percent from 2015)
- Rhinoplasty (up 2 percent from 2015)
- Eyelid surgery (up 2 percent from 2015)
- Facelift surgery (up 4 percent from 2015)
Approximately 15.4 cosmetic non-surgical procedures were performed in 2016. The top five were:
- Botulinum toxin type A (up 4 percent from 2015)
- Soft tissue fillers (up 2 percent from 2015)
- Chemical peel (up 4 percent from 2015)
- Laser hair removal (down 1 percent 2015)
- Microdermabrasion (down 3 percent from 2015)
To discuss your aesthetic concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon, please contact Dr. Raj. The trusted plastic surgeon can design a treatment plan tailored to meet your needs and desired outcome. Please contact his Westlake practice by calling (440) 808-8030 today.
