2011 ASPS Plastic Surgery Statistics

The numbers are in about plastic surgery in 2011, and it's great news all around. Even though the economy is still recovering slowly, there has actually been an uptick in cosmetic surgeries, non-surgical aesthetics, and reconstructive surgery procedures. This may be a bit surprising, but it makes sense. Many people who have gone to see a New Jersey plastic surgeon in the last few months are doing their best to restore their appearance, and they're doing their best to meet these needs within their means as well.

An Overview of These Plastic Surgery Numbers

Overall, about 13.8 million plastic surgeries and non-surgical cosmetic treatments were performed in 2011. This is an increase of 5 percent from last year. New Jersey breast augmentation remains the most popular surgical procedure, while BOTOX® injections tops the list of most popular non-surgical procedures. In addition to this, roughly 5.5 million reconstructive surgery surgeries were performed in 2010, which is also an increase of 5 percent from the previous year.

Statistics on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

There was a 2 percent increase in cosmetic surgery procedures in 2011, with roughly 1.6 million surgeries performed. Here is a list of the top five cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in 2011:

• Breast augmentation (307,000 procedures, up 4 percent)
• Rhinoplasty (nose job) (244,000 procedures, down 3 percent)
• Liposuction (205,000 procedures, up 1 percent)
• Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) (196,000 procedures, down 6 percent)
• Facelift (119,000 procedures, up 5 percent)

What’s interesting is that tummy tuck surgery was knocked out of the top five by facelift.

Statistics on Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

There was a 6 percent increase in non-surgical cosmetic procedures in 2011, with almost 12.2 million procedures performed. The top five minimally-invasive procedures were:

• BOTOX® injections (5.7 million procedures, up 5 percent)
• Soft tissue and dermal fillers (1.9 million procedures, up 7 percent)
• Chemical peels (1.1 million procedures, down 3 percent)
• Laser hair removal (1.1 million procedures, up 15 percent)
• Microdermabrasion (900,000 procedures, up 9 percent)

Statistics on Reconstructive Surgery Procedures

About 5.5 million reconstructive procedures were performed in 2010. Here is a list of the top five surgeries:

• Tumor removal (4.2 million, up 3 percent)
• Laceration repair (303,000, down 15 percent)
• Maxillofacial surgery (195,000, up 125 percent)
• Scar revision (175,000, up 9 percent)
• Hand surgery (120,000, up 13 percent)

It should be noted that more than 96,000 breast reconstruction surgeries were performed in 2010.

Determining Which Plastic Surgery Option is Right for You

There are many different options out there for effective care, so it's many times up to a skilled plastic surgeon in Toms River and Eatontown to figure out how your aesthetic needs can be met. That's why you should visit our practice for more information.

Learn More About Your Options for Cosmetic Surgery

If you would like to learn more about your many options for cosmetic plastic surgery, it's important that you visit our practice for a consultation. We'll be able to answer all of your questions and address all of your concerns in full. To schedule an appointment, contact our Eatontown and Toms River plastic surgery center today.