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What Are The Most Popular Facial Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?

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What Are The Most Popular Facial Cosmetic Surgery Procedures?

In honor of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently publishing their annual statistical report for last year, I wanted to take a moment to dig into their findings. More specifically, I wanted to focus on plastic surgery for the face and to get a better idea of how people across the country are using cosmetic procedures to rejuvenate their appearance. For anyone unaware, the ASPS annual report is an in-depth statistical analysis designed to help present a clear picture of the state of the plastic surgery industry. Below I document their findings pertaining to the most common plastic surgery procedures for the face.

Rhinoplasty

  • According to ASPS, rhinoplasty surgery to reshape the nose was the most common facial plastic surgery procedure (as well as the most common plastic surgery overall).
  • Over 350,000 rhinoplasty procedures were recorded last year.
  • Despite COVID-19, the number of rhinoplasty procedures dipped just 3% compared to 2019.

Eyelid Surgery

  • Eyelid surgery was the second most in-demand facial plastic surgery procedure, accounting for over 325,000 surgeries.
  • Eyelid surgery was among the top-3 most popular cosmetic procedures for male and female patients.

Facelift Surgery

  • Facelift was the third most commonly performed facial procedure in 2020, accounting for over 234,000 surgeries.
  • The gap between the number of facelifts performed when compared to rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery procedures expanded last year, emphasizing the increased popularity of the other two procedures.

Other Facial Procedures

  • Additional facial procedures of note included ear surgery (over 53,000), chin surgery and (over 43,000).
  • Non-surgical facial rejuvenation including Botox® injections (over 4,000,000 treatments) and facial filler injections (over 3,400,000) continue to be extremely in-demand.

I hope patients interested in undergoing a facial procedure found these statistics interesting and helpful. The world of cosmetic surgery changes fast, so it can be helpful for me to know what my patients preferences may be in order to help deliver the most satisfying long-term plastic surgery results. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and more.

How I Provide Natural-Looking Eyelid Surgery Results

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As a board-certified plastic surgeon, one thing that I pride myself on is being able to provide my patients with natural-looking aesthetic results. There is a very intricate balance required when seeing patients who wish to improve some area of their appearance without wanting to look overdone or unnatural following their surgery. This is even more important during facial procedures like eyelid surgery due to the prominence of the facial features. Below I explain how I am able to deliver outstanding, natural-looking eyelid surgery results.

Eyelid surgery is not a reconstructive procedure and the structure of the patient’s face will not be altered. My goal during any eyelid surgery procedure is not to drastically change my patient’s appearance. But rather, to make their face look younger and more refreshed by treating common visible signs of aging including fat deposits, loose skin, and the appearance of “bags” under their eyes. I also do everything I can to make my incisions in the natural lines and creases of the eyelids to prevent any visible post-surgery scarring.

In the following video, I discuss my many years of experience performing eyelid surgery and how I am able to provide natural-looking results that last:

Eyelid surgery is consistently among the most in-demand cosmetic surgery procedures for both male and female patients. These subtle, natural-looking results are a big reason for this sustained popularity through the years. If you think you might be a good candidate for this procedure, your first step is consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine whether eyelid surgery is the right choice for your cosmetic needs. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, videos, and more.

What to Know Before Your Eyelid Surgery

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Our eyes might be small, but they can play a big part in determining the facial appearance. This makes sense. Our eyes our located in the central portion of the face. They are what other people look directly at when we speak to them. So, it’s no wonder that our eyes have a large say in the way we look. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for our eyes to make us look tired or old before our time. This is why eyelid surgery (or blepharoplasty) is so consistently in-demand for both men and women.

If you are considering eyelid surgery as a way to rejuvenate your appearance and treat your “tired-looking” eyes, there are some things you should understand about this procedure before making any decisions. For starters, eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper or lower eyelids (or both) depending on your specific needs. It can be used to treat several different things that affect the appearance of your eyes including bags under the eyes, sagging upper lids that can affect your vision, fatty deposits that cause puffiness, and more. If you’re worried about scarring, keep in mind that visible scarring after eyelid surgery is typically extremely minimal and sometimes even hidden by the lower eyelids. Whatever scarring you do experience will fade in time with the proper care.

In the video below, I discuss eyelid surgery and what patients can expect from this outstanding cosmetic procedure:

After decades of performing eyelid surgery I have seen firsthand the fantastic results that this procedure can provide. Although eyelid surgery is typically very safe to undergo, it’s still necessary to speak with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to confirm that you are healthy enough to undergo the procedure. If you are serious about eyelid surgery and want to take the next step, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.