Cosmetic Procedures Were on the Rise in 2017
As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I am always interested in keeping up with current trends within the world of cosmetic surgery. And there is perhaps no better resource for this than the annual plastic surgery statistics collected by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). As always, this year’s recently-released report features a number of interesting facts and figures. For starters, the number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the US last year increased by 11% compared to 2016. There are several developing trends in cosmetic surgery that I think male and female patients would find very interesting.
I highly recommend reading the whole report, but for anyone considering cosmetic surgery, here is a quick overview of their statistics:
- Breast augmentation (333,392 procedures) surpassed liposuction (304,850 procedures) is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery in the US.
- Of the over 1.5 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed, 612,715 were cosmetic breast surgeries. This includes breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast revision, breast reduction, breast implant removal, and male breast reduction surgery for gynecomastia.
- Eyelid surgery saw the biggest increase (26.3%) in procedures performed from 2016 to 2017.
- Conversely, chin surgery saw the biggest decrease in popularity, dropping 9.7% last year.
- The most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for male patients were liposuction, eyelid surgery, male breast reduction, tummy tucks, and facelifts.
- Out of every region in the country, the South Atlantic, which includes Georgia, accounted for the most cosmetic procedures performed (25.9% of all cosmetic procedures).
Remember, to help ensure that you have the best experience possible, it’s essential that you find an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your cosmetic surgery. I am always excited for this study to be released every year. Keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery helps me gain a more clear understanding of what surgical options might best be able to help my patients achieve their aesthetic goals and objectives. If you would like to learn more about cosmetic surgery, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today. And for more plastic surgery tips, news, photos, and more, don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.