New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show a possible shift in the popularity of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, most notably with breast augmentation. According to the latest A.S.P.S. figures from 2008, eyelid surgeries have grown to number in the top 3 surgical procedures, and breast augmentation procedures have exceeded liposuctions for the first time.
341,144 liposuctions were done in 2008, but breast augmentations far exceeded that figure with a surprising 355,671 procedures. Eyelid surgeries numbered at a much lower, but relatively strong 195,104 procedures.
President of the ASPS, Dr. Alan Gold MD told reporters, “for the first time in the twelve years these statistics have been collected, liposuction is a runner up in popularity to breast augmentation. Golalso predicted that “this turnabout will generate discussions in the medical community and the public at large.” Dr. Gold also theorizes that “changes in fashion, i.e. décolletage baring styles, might be a factor in bringing about this change.”
Another interesting aspect of the new data is the overwhelming female component – 92 percent of the 10.2 million cosmetic procedures performed were done for women.
The top five surgical procedures in 2008 are as follows:
* Breast Augmentation
* Liposuction
* Eyelid Surgery
* Rhinoplasty
* Abdominoplasty
The top five non-surgical procedures in 2008 include:
* Botox
* Laser Hair Removal
* Hyaluronic acid wrinkle fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
* Chemical Peel
* Laser Skin Resurfacing
Tags: eyelid surgery, statistics
