Plastic surgery is increasing in popularity, according to data released by American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Plastic surgery has grown in popularity since 2009. The United States saw a rise of 5 percent in cosmetic plastic surgeries performed by surgeons. Additionally, surgeons performed over five million reconstructive procedures, a 2 % increase from 2009 click here.
The popularity of non-surgical aesthetic procedures increased as well, with Botox, facial fillers and chemicals peels being the most common. Discover the top five cosmetic surgery procedures that were most popular in 2010.
Breast Augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure in 2010. In 2010, breast augmentation was by far the most common cosmetic procedure. Over 295,000 patients underwent this procedure in 2010, a 2 percent increase over 2009. The procedure involves the insertion of silicone or saline saline implanted within the chest wall to make the bust larger or more balanced. In 2009, most women who had cosmetic breast enhancement surgery selected silicone implants.
#2: Rhinoplasty. ASPS reported that the second-most popular procedure was rhinoplasty in 2010. Rhinoplasty is also known as nose reshaping and nose job. It involves the removal of cartilage or its augmentation to adjust or refine a patient’s nose profile. More than 250.000 patients sought this treatment in 2010. ASPS states that more men are opting for cosmetic nose surgery. The ASPS reports that 25 percent are men who undergo nose reshaping. This is in line with a general trend where more male patients are seeking cosmetic treatments like Botox injections or chemical peels.
#3: Eyelid Surgery. In 2010, eyelid lifts were the third-most popular treatment. Excess skin and/or fatty tissue is removed to remove drooping lower lids and sagging upper lids. Over 208,000 patients were treated by plastic surgeons. It is becoming more popular to perform eyelid surgery because of its short recovery time, and outstanding facial rejuvenation.
#4: Liposuction. Liposuction became the fourth most common treatment in 2010. Liposuction is performed by the surgeon using a cannula. The cannula is used to remove fat pockets from beneath the skin. Over 202,000 men, women, and children underwent liposuction to contour the midriff, sides buttocks thighs arms and thighs. Many men have also had liposuction done to give them a masculine and flatter chest.
#5 Tummy Tuck. ASPS data shows that the ASPS survey showed the Tummy Tuck to be the 5th most popular procedure of 2010. Abdominoplasty is also called this procedure. It involves the removal of extra stomach skin, and tightening abdominal muscles. More than 115,000 people have undergone it. Both men and women requested abdominoplasty in 2010, and the number of male patients who underwent abdominoplasty increased.
ASPS noted in its report on 2010 Surgery Trends that the popularity of cosmetic surgery will likely increase through 2011 and beyond. It is because many plastic surgery patients are retirees who have more financial stability than most other segments of the public. In order to reverse the signs of aging and improve overall health, retired people are likely to seek out cosmetic surgery.