World's largest plastic surgery organization
navigates new normal in aesthetic health as post-pandemic boom
settles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite times of economic
uncertainty, Americans seemed to prioritize cosmetic procedures in
their self-care routines in 2023. The American Society of Plastic
Surgeons® (ASPS) has released the 2023 ASPS Procedural Statistics
Report, which showed a 5 percent rise in plastic surgeries and a 7
percent increase in minimally invasive procedures compared to the
previous year. The report, which was released with ASPS-endorsed
partner CosmetAssure®, looks at the trends driving the growth or
decline in procedures.
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"While the data suggests that the drastic growth of plastic
surgery during the immediate post-pandemic period has stabilized,
the demand for aesthetic procedures remains comparatively robust,"
said ASPS President Steven Williams,
MD. "As patients increasingly prioritize their aesthetic health, it
remains imperative that they also prioritize education and safety
by seeking out board-certified plastic surgeons. This becomes even
more important as patients increasingly try to differentiate
quality care and truth among the messages they receive in social
media and paid advertisements."
Most Popular Procedures
Of the nearly 1.6 million
cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2023, the top 5 were:
- Liposuction: 347,782 procedures, up 7 percent from
2022
- Breast augmentation: 304,181 procedures, up 2 percent
from 2022
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty): 170,110 procedures, up 5
percent from 2022
- Breast lift: 153,600, up 7 percent from 2022
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty): 120,747 procedures, up
5 percent from 2022
Of the nearly 25.4 million cosmetic minimally invasive
procedures performed in 2023, the top 5 were:
- Neuromodulator injections (e.g., Botox® , Dysport®, Xeomin®,
Jeuveau® Daxxify®): 9,480,949 procedures, up 9 percent from
2022
- Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers: 5,294,603 procedures, up 8
percent from 2022
- Skin resurfacing (e.g., dermabrasion, chemical peel, lasers
- ablative/non-ablative, microdermabrasion): 3,501,696
procedures, up 5 percent from 2022
- Skin treatment (e.g., laser hair removal, IPL treatment,
laser tattoo removal, laser treatment of leg veins): 3,101,772
procedures, up 6 percent from 2022
- Lip augmentation (with injectable materials): 1,439,291
procedures, up 4 percent from 2022
Of the nearly 1.02 million reconstructive procedures performed
in 2023, the top 5 were:
- Tumor removal (including skin cancer): 351,591
procedures, up 2 percent from 2022
- Hand surgery (i.e., Carpal tunnel, arthritis, trigger
finger): 207,887 procedures, up 2 percent from 2022
- Breast reconstruction: 157,740 procedures, up 4 percent
from 2022
- Maxillofacial surgery: 52,868 procedures, up 1 percent
from 2022
- Scar revision: 52,000 procedures, up 2 percent from
2022
Minimally Invasive Procedures Take the Lead
Minimally
invasive procedures grew 7 percent in 2023, surpassing surgical
procedures by 2 percent. Neuromodulator injections and hyaluronic
acid fillers continued to grow with more than 9 million and 5
million treatments, respectively. The continued interest is driven
by advancements in technology and patients' prioritization of
budget-friendly procedures, subtle results and minimal recovery
time.
Face and Neck at the Forefront
Patients looking to
enhance their appearance often begin with what they spend the most
time looking at daily: their face and neck. Facelifts increased 8
percent year-over-year in 2023, which outpaces the 8 percent growth
rate that took place over 2019 to 2022.
Despite the procedure dipping 2 percent from 2019 to 2022, neck
lifts saw 2 percent year-over-year growth. Similarly, forehead
lifts also grew 2 percent despite a 5 percent drop from 2019 to
2022.
Other facial procedures, such eyelid surgery and nose reshaping,
continued to be increasingly sought after, with a 5 percent and 6
percent increase, respectively.
Body Procedures Maintain Popularity
Procedures focused
on the body remain highly popular, and 2023 saw continued movement
toward a more natural and athletic physique. Dubbed the "ballet
body," this figure is known for an emphasis on a harmonious,
proportionate and elegantly contoured body shape.
Liposuction remained the most in-demand plastic surgery
procedure in 2023, with almost 350,000 procedures performed, a 7
percent rise from 2022. Breast enhancement also continued to hold
its place as a perennial favorite in the aesthetic field.
Year-over-year, breast augmentation saw a 2 percent rise and breast
lifts grew 7 percent. Breast implant removals increased 9 percent,
which could be attributed to innovations in fat grafting for the
chest versus implant-based breast augmentation as well as women
opting to replace larger volume implants with smaller ones to fit
their physique and lifestyle. Breast reductions saw 7 percent
growth.
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About the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest
organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world.
Representing more than 11,000 physician members worldwide, the
society is recognized as a leading authority and information source
on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises more
than 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in
the United States. Founded in
1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American
Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada.
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