What is the Most Popular Type of Plastic Surgery?

By Posted on behalf of John J.W. Lee, MD, FACS

In 2011, nearly 9.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States. According to the latest statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction was the most popular plastic surgery procedure in 2011, but the #1 non-surgical cosmetic procedure was BOTOX Cosmetic.

In order, the top five plastic surgery procedures in 2011 were:

  1. Liposuction
  2. Breast augmentation
  3. Tummy tuck
  4. Eyelid surgery
  5. Breast lift

The top five non-surgical (minimally-invasive) cosmetic surgery procedures in 2011 were:

  1. BOTOX Cosmetic
  2. Facial fillers
  3. Laser hair removal
  4. Microdermabrasion
  5. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments for uneven skin tone and redness

If you are considering plastic surgery to reduce signs of aging and enhance your appearance, we would be happy to answer any questions you have about our procedures. Please contact Dr. John J.W. Lee today to schedule an initial consultation. We serve patients in Philadelphia and Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Northern Maryland.

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