The 2006 Plastic Surgery Statistics Are In!

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Hello all! 2006 was another great year for aesthetic plastic surgery. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) has just released their 2006 statistics. The survey noted that in 2006, there were nearly 11.5 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States! This was a 1% increase since 2005. Since 1997, surgical procedures have increased 123% and nonsurgical procedures have increased 749%!

These results are a testament to the continued popularity of aesthetic plastic surgery in America. The study also highlighted some very interesting trends. They noted that in 2006, surgical procedures actually decreased by 9 percent. Nonsurgical procedures (such as Botox, dermal fillers, and laser therapy) increased by 3 percent. We have seen this increased demand in noninvasive techniques in our center- their popularity continues to grow because of their proven safety record and their effectiveness. There’s a lot you can do today with just a syringe, a peel, or a laser these days!

Surgical Procedures- Break down by men and women.

The survey noted that women account for 92 percent of these aesthetic procedures.

The Top 5 Plastic Surgery Procedures for Women are:

1. Breast augmentation
2. Liposuction
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Tummy Tuck
5. Breast Reduction

For the first time since the beginning of this survey- breast augmentation proved more popular than liposuction! This was due in part to the FDA approval of silicone gel breast implants in late 2006 (the use of silicone gel implants increased by 18% from 2005). We have seen this at our center as well. We have A LOT of women requesting silicone gel implants because of their softer feel and natural results.

Men accounted for 8% of all cosmetic surgery.

The Top 5 Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men are:

1. Liposuction
2. Rhinoplasty
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Breast Reduction for a fatty chest (gynecomastia)
5. Facelift

Top 5 Nonsurgical Procedures are:

1. Botox
2. Hyaluronic Acid (Juvederm, Restylane)
3. Laser Hair Removal
4. Microdermabrasion
5. Laser Skin Resurfacing

Because of the safety and effectiveness of the surgical and nonsurgical techniques, we can expect continued growth through 2007 and beyond! Stay tuned!