The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its annual report on the number of plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States in 2009.
Not surprisingly, the number of plastic surgery procedures performed last year has decreased. Still, the widespread popularity of cosmetic surgery and non-invasive aesthetic procedures is evident as millions of patients did undergo treatment despite the poor economy.
Plastic Surgery Statistics in the Past 12 Years
1997: 2,099,173
1998: 2,772,924
1999: 4,606,954
2000: 5,741,154
2001: 8,470,363
2002: 6,889,531
2003: 8,251,994
2004: 11,855,013
2005: 11,428,750
2006: 11,456,768
2007: 11,701,031
2008: 10,258,557
2009: 9,993,771
The ASAPS report also includes general information about the patient, such as the gender of the person that underwent surgery.
Most Popular Procedures for Women
Breast augmentation: 311,957
Liposuction: 243,217
Eyelid surgery: 124, 939
Abdominoplasty: 123,041
Breast reduction: 113,511
Most Popular Procedures for Men
Liposuction: 40,519
Rhinoplasty: 32,661
Eyelid surgery: 25,004
Gynecomastia: 16,801
Hair transplantation: 13,064
For more plastic surgery statistics, visit the ASAPS website.
Tags: breast augmentation, liposuction, plastic surgery, rhinoplasty
