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Plastic Surgery Sees Steady Growth in 2023

The 2023 ASPS Procedural Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) showed a 5% rise in plastic surgeries and a 7% rise in minimally-invasive procedures compared to 2022. Liposuction and breast augmentation were the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in 2023, while neuromodulator injections and hyaluronic acid fillers led the way for cosmetic Continue Reading

Post-Pandemic Plastic Surgery Sees Growth

Looking at a post-pandemic world compared to data from 2019, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has seen significant growth in the number of procedures performed overall. Patients are no longer putting off the procedures they have been considering, which may be attributed to more time spent working from home and the flexibility that Continue Reading

Breast Patients Found to Benefit from Asymmetry Surgery

No two breasts are alike. Nearly all women have breasts that are slightly different from each other. However, some women have more marked differences in the size, shape or position even after breast development is complete, leading to negative effects on their self-image and emotional well-being. For young women with severe breast asymmetry, surgery to Continue Reading

2019 Plastic Surgery Statistics

Breast augmentation tops list of most popular cosmetic surgery procedures Breast augmentation was again the top cosmetic surgical procedure last year and minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation procedures continued their growth, according to the 2019 Plastic Surgery Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Top 2019 cosmetic surgical procedures While the ASPS anticipates a decrease Continue Reading

Plastic Surgery Statistics 2017 Infographic

Breast reduction, buttocks augmentation show increases More than 17.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States last year, according to the 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons presents comprehensive statistics on both surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Minimally invasive procedures totaled 15.7 million in 2017, Continue Reading

Researchers Seek the ‘Perfect Breast’

Defined ratio of breast upper to lower poles found to have universal appeal What’s the perfect breast shape? According to a new study reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), most people agree that the breasts are most attractive when 45% of the breast is above the nipple and 55% is below the Continue Reading

Cosmetic Surgery Jumps 9% in 2010

Breast augmentation, liposuction top list of most popular cosmetic surgical procedures Plastic surgery procedures increased almost 9% last year compared to 2009, according to the 2010 annual cosmetic surgery statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Breast augmentation was the most popular surgical procedure for the third year in a row. The top Continue Reading