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<h2>New Data From The Aesthetic Society Delineates the Top 5 Procedures Performed by Plastic Surgeons in the U.S. and the Rise in Patient Demand for Nonsurgical Options</h2>
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, (The Aesthetic Society) has just released its annual statistics for 2018. For the second year, the survey reflects data collected only from plastic surgeons, the only survey in the United States to focus exclusively on the specialty. The latest data show what the most popular aesthetic surgical procedures being performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States are, including expenditures for each and show a significant increase in patient demand for noninvasive/nonsurgical options either alone or in conjunction with surgery.
The top 5 surgical procedures performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in the U.S. are:
<blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;">Tummy TucksPerformed by 93% of all plastic surgeons in the U.S. in 2018157,492 patients received tummy tucks in 2018$952,139,750 was spent on tummy tucks in 2018LiposuctionPerformed by 92% of all plastic surgeons in the U.S. in 2018289,261 patients received liposuction in 2018$969,008,435 was spent on liposuction in 2018Breast LiftsPerformed by 90% of all plastic surgeons in 2018158,964 patients had breast lifts in 2018$761,393,625 was spent on breast lifts in 2018Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Performed by 90% of all plastic surgeons in the U.S. performed in 2018115,508 patients had eyelid surgery in 2018$358,102,359 was spent on eyelid surgery in 2018Breast Augmentation with Silicone ImplantsPerformed by 88% of all plastic surgeons in the U.S. in 2018329,914 patients received silicone breast implants in 2018$1,146,936,553 was spent on silicone breast implants in 2018</blockquote>

“The top 5 procedures performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States does not come as a surprise, as each of these procedures have always been popular among patients and deliver the best results when performed by an ABMS certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgical procedures of the face and body. These procedures require a special skill set, including a detailed knowledge of anatomy and an artful eye, which is why plastic surgeons undergo a minimum of 6 years of plastic surgical residency training after medical school,” explains W. Grant Stevens, MD, President of The Aesthetic Society. 
Nonsurgical procedures saw significant growth again this year. The top 5 nonsurgical procedures for 2018 were:
<blockquote style="margin: 0 0 0 40px; border: none; padding: 0px;">Botulinum Toxin1,801,033 procedures performedUp 16% from 2017 – (Up 36% since 2013)<div>$560,751,512 spent</div>Hyaluronic Acid810,240 procedures performedUp 12% from 2017 – (Up 54% since 2013) $544,019,712 spentNonsurgical Fat Reduction174,244 procedures performedDown 4% since 2017 – (Up 135% since 2013) $271,710,461 spentPhoto Rejuvenation (IPL)135,624 procedures performedUp 20% since 2017 – (Up 10% since 2013)$56,005,993 spentChemical Peel129,596 procedures performedUp 9% since 2012– (Up 24% since 2013) $89,750,698 spent</blockquote>

“Patients are becoming increasingly sophisticated. There used to be a myth, propagated by the press, that non-invasive procedures were a substitute for surgical procedures. Most patients now understand that non-invasive techniques address certain issues and certain aspects of the aging process, and surgical procedures address others,”explains Dr. Charles Thorne, M.D. and President-Elect of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. “For a person in their 50s or 60s whose main concerns are jowls and/or looseness in the neck, there is no question that a surgical cheek or neck lift is the most effective and most long-lasting alternative– and because of the longevity, probably the least expensive.”
A full copy of ASAPS’ latest statistics, including a PDF book containing press-ready infographics will soon be available here:  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.surgery.org/media/statistics" title="ASAPS Statistics">www.surgery.org/media/statistics</a>
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About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world’s leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.  ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; Active Members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. International Active Members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.
NOTICE: Change to ASAPS’ Annual Statistics Survey Methodology
ASAPS opted to change its survey methodology in 2018, which is why there are apparent differences between prior reports and ASAPS’ latest report for the 2017 calendar year. The statistics now only include board-certified plastic surgeons, whereas prior surveys also included dermatologists and otolaryngologists. The Board opted to remove the other specialties in order to:
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 <li>Best represent the specialty of plastic surgery to media, industry and board-certified plastic surgeons.</li>
 <li>Put forth our specialty’s actual numbers in terms of procedures performed, etc.  (It was suspected that including dermatologists and otolaryngologists deflated the surgical numbers and inflated the nonsurgical numbers). Both proved true and certain surgical procedures believed to have been on the decline or leveling out, are on the rise, (e.g. facelifts which increased by 22% last year).</li>
 <li>Differentiate us from other organizations conducting similar, if not nearly identical surveys.</li>
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