The American Society of Plastic Surgeons released U.S. plastic surgery statistics for 2010, and the number of surgical and non-surgical procedures that patients underwent has increased. Patients underwent 1,555,614 cosmetic surgery and 11,561,449 non-invasive procedures in 2010, compared to 1,521,409 cosmetic surgery and 10,972,592 non-invasive procedures in 2009.
The top five cosmetic surgery procedures in 2010 include:
- Breast augmentation: 296,203 procedures
- Rhinoplasty: 252,261 procedures
- Eyelid Surgery: 208,764 procedures
- Liposuction: 203,106 procedures
- Tummy Tuck: 116,352 procedures
The top five non-surgical procedures of 2010 include:
- Botulinum Toxin Injections: 5,379,360 treatments
- Soft Tissue Fillers: 1,773,328 treatments
- Chemical Peel: 1,144,865 treatments
- Laser Hair Removal: 937,602 treatments
- Microdermabrasion: 824,706 treatments
There were a few cosmetic surgery procedures that a handful of patients underwent. Only 806 patients underwent butt augmentation, 418 had calf augmentation, and just 222 patients had pec implants placed.
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Non-invasive procedures continue to grow in popularity among Americans that wish to undergo cosmetic treatments with minimal downtime.
One popular non-surgical treatment currently on the market is laser skin tightening. The laser skin tightening treatment can be performed on almost any area of the body to reduce skin wrinkling. Surgeons often perform the procedure on patients’ stomach areas to minimize the appearance of mild dimpling and tighten loose skin.
During laser skin tightening treatment, infrared laser light is applied to the skin to heat underlying collagen. This causes the skin to contract and tighten. While laser skin tightening can be performed on patients with mild wrinkling of the skin, several treatment sessions may be needed to produce desired results.
Tummy tuck surgery can reduce the appearance of moderate to severe skin laxity. During treatment, excess abdominal skin is removed and muscles tightened, resulting in a smoother appearance. The tummy tuck procedure offers more noticeable results; however, the procedure is typically more expensive than laser skin tightening.
About 115,000 patients underwent the tummy tuck plastic surgery procedure in 2009, according the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many of these patients had their belly buttons altered is some way during the procedure.
Though not as popular or well known as other cosmetic surgery procedures, belly button plastic surgery allows surgeons to change the appearance of the belly button in several different ways:
- Innie vs. outtie: A plastic surgeon can turn an outtie belly button into an innie, and vice versa.
- Shape and size: You may be unhappy with the size and shape of the belly button that you were born with, or your belly button may have changed due to weight gain, pregnancy, age, or other factors. A plastic surgeon can adjust the size and shape of your belly button during surgery so you feel more confident in your appearance.
Belly button plastic surgery can be performed in conjunction with the tummy tuck procedure or abdominal liposuction, or as a standalone procedure.
The end of winter and beginning of spring signal the time of year that many people decide it is time to get in shape for summer by regularly hitting the gym and eating a healthier diet.
While it is important that everyone follow a good diet and exercise routine to maintain overall health and prevent future medical problems, there are some cosmetic flaws that diet and exercise cannot fix. These patients may choose to undergo cosmetic surgery in the months before summer to get their bodies bikini-ready.
Breast Augmentation
One of the most popular procedures plastic surgeons perform on patients is breast augmentation. Many women are not genetically blessed with naturally full breasts that fill out their bikini tops, bras, and other clothes. Breast implants come in various volumes so women can select the size that will suit their body types and aesthetic goals.
Tummy Tuck
Women who have been pregnant and lost a significant amount of weight may have accumulated excess skin in the abdominal area. This extra skin can be removed and the remaining skin tightened. The tummy tuck produces a more contoured stomach and gives women the confidence to wear a bathing suit.
Men and women who have lost a significant amount of weight should be proud that they were able to shed the extra pounds and improve their health. However, the after effects of massive weight loss can impact the individual’s sense of satisfaction when excess skin has accumulated in specific areas of the body. These men and women may be interested in plastic surgery procedures that address sagging skin.
Tummy Tuck
Many patients that undergo the tummy tuck procedure experienced significant stretching of the skin during pregnancy. However, those who have gained and lost a lot of weight may also be appropriate candidates for abdominoplasty, During the procedure, an incision is made across the abdomen, then the cosmetic surgeon skin and underlying muscles are tightened.
Arm Lift
The arm lift procedure removes lax skin along the arm to create more taut contour.
Thigh Lift
Extra skin on the thighs can cause significant embarrassment and discomfort to patients. Dr. Deuber can target problem areas on the thighs to remove excess skin and improve appearance.
Body Lift
Patients who have lost a significant amount of weight after bariatric surgery or diet and exercise may need a combination of lifting procedures performed. These men and women may be appropriate candidates for the body lift procedure.
When patients make the decision to undergo plastic surgery, many realize that combination procedures are more likely to help them achieve their aesthetic goals. In these cases, men and women can usually undergo two procedures in the same appointment to reduce recovery time.
Breast Augmentation and Lift
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular procedures performed by plastic surgeons. The procedure is designed to enlarge the breasts with placement of implants. While the procedure can provide some extra lift to the breasts, it is not enough to correct severe sagging. Women who have breast ptosis may also be interested in undergoing the lift procedure so the surgeon can get the breasts in a more youthful looking position.
Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck
Some women who undergo breast enlargement surgery need a lift in the abdomen area instead of the breast area. These women may be interested in the abdominoplasty procedure, which is designed to remove areas of excess skin in the stomach area.
Breast Augmentation and Liposuction
Liposuction is another treatment that is commonly performed with breast augmentation. During liposuction, the surgeon can suction fat out of problems areas such as the abdomen, hips, or arms.