New ASPS Statistics: Breast Implants More Popular Than Liposuction
2008 Statistics gathered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveal that 355,671 breast augmentations were performed in 2008, while 341,144 liposuction procedures were done nationwide.
This seems to indicate significant change taking place in the industry; for the first time, the popularity of breast augmentation procedures has outdone that of liposuction.
In a recently issued press release, ASPS President Alan Gold is quoted, saying “for the first time in the twelve years these statistics have been collected, liposuction is a runner up in popularity to breast augmentation. He further predicts that “this turnabout will generate discussions in the medical community and the public at large.” According to Dr. Gold it’s possible that “changes in fashion, i.e. décolletage baring styles, might be a factor behind this change.”
10.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed nationwide in 2008 and 92 percent of them were had by women. The top 5 include:
1. Breast Augmentation
2. Liposuction
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Rhinoplasty
5. Abdominoplasty
The top five non-surgical procedures were the following:
1. Botox
2. Laser Hair Removal
3. Hyaluronic acid wrinkle fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
4. Chemical Peel
5. Laser Skin Resurfacing
