As the economy is improving, so is the number of Plastic Surgery Procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 14.6 million invasive and non-invasive procedures were performed in 2012, a 5% increase from 2011. Reconstructive surgery was up 1% to 5.6 million in 2012.
Top Minimally invasive procedures in 2012 were:
Botox: 6.1 million procedures ( up 8% )
Soft tissue fillers: 2 million procedures ( up 5%)
Chemical peel: 1.1 million procedures ( up 2% )
Laser hair removal: 1.1 million procedures ( up 4% )
Microdermabrasion: 974,000 procedures ( up 8% )
Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery procedures in 2012:
Breast augmentation: 288,000 procedures
Nose reshaping: 243,000 procedures
Liposuction: 202,000 procedures
eyelid surgery: 204,000 procedures
Facelift: 128,000 procedures
The top reconstructive surgeries in 2012:
Tumor removal: 4.2 million procedures
Laceration repair: 291,000 procedures
Maxillofacial surgery: 209,000 procedures
Scar revision: 171,000 procedures
Hand Surgery: 123,000 procedures
Breast Reductions: 68,000 procedures