Plastic surgery statistics

Here at Cosmetic Surgery Associates we have definitely seen a shift in how people are viewing cosmetic surgery. People are concerned about the economy and are more willing to do smaller things now such as botox or fillers to maintain their looks rather than address the bigger issues that might require surgery. The recent release of statistics from our national societyThe American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgerybears this out.  Here is a summary of the stats. Enjoy!

The top five surgical cosmetic procedures in 2008 were

1. Breast Augmentation (355,671)
2. Liposuction (341,144)
3. Eyelid Surgery (195,104)
4. Nasal Surgery (152,434)
5. Tummy Tuck (147,392)

Women accounted for 92% of the total.

The top nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were

1. Botox
2. soft tissue fillers: Restylane, Juvederm, Hylaform
3. Laser hair removal
4. Chemical Peel
5. Laser skin resurfacing

To read more go to http://www.surgery.org/download/2008QFacts.pdf

Dr. Jabs