Everything costs
more these days, but that isn't stopping people from spending their
hard earned cash on enhancing their looks.
The cosmetic
procedure business is booming.
It seems we
can't get relief, not at the pump, and not in the grocery store.
However, there
is one area where consumers are spending a little extra to boost their
spirits.
Despite the
slowing economy, cosmetic procedures are at an all time high, rising
two percent from 2006.
That is the
latest figure from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Doctors say
people are splurging on what some call an "unnecessary" expense, to
help boost their self esteem and productivity.
"People are
becoming more aware of plastic and cosmetic surgery. Also, it's
becoming more affordable for people," says Facial & Plastic Surgeon
Dr. William I. Owen.
"A lot of people
are coming in and buying a little bit at a time to make themselves look
better. Instead of spending thousands of dollars, they may spend
hundreds of dollars," says M.D., Clinical Professor Dr. Tina Alster at
Georgetown University Medical Center.
Doctors say many
people spend the extra money on revamping their face because it does
more than lift lines, but it also lifts spirits.
"They think if
they look better, they'll feel better and perform better on the work
force," adds Dr. Alster.
"It usually
makes them feel better about themselves. They usually have a better
outlook on life," states Dr. Owen.
The procedures
can run from around $130 dollars for a microdermabrasion, to over $6000
dollars for a facelift.
However, with
the annual spending of over $13 billion dollars, it shows America still
wants to look beautiful.
Cosmetic
statistics according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery
Procedures in 2007:
American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports an 8% increase in surgical
procedures January 3, 2000.
NEW YORK, NY–
Nearly 11.7 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were
performed in the United States in 2007, according to statistics
released today by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
The Aesthetic Society, which has been collecting multi-specialty
procedural statistics since 1997 says the overall number of cosmetic
procedures has increased 457 percent since the collection of the
statistics first began. The most frequently performed procedure was
Botox injections and the most popular surgical procedure was
liposuction.
"Our statistics
confirm that aesthetic plastic surgery is not defined by race or
gender," said Aesthetic Society President Foad Nahai, MD. "The number
of surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed on men increased 17
percent since last year, and 22 percent of the aesthetic procedures
were performed on traditional racial and ethnic minorities."
Trends and
Demographic Data
Top surgical and
nonsurgical cosmetic procedures among men and women in 2007:
Surgical
|
Number of Procedures |
Nonsurgical |
Number of Procedures |
| Liposuction |
456,828 |
Botox |
2,775,176 |
| Breast
augmentation |
399,440 |
Hyaluronic
Acid (Hylaform, Juvederm,
Restylane) |
1,448,716
|
| Eyelid
surgery |
240,763
|
Laser
Hair Removal |
1,412,657 |
| Abdominoplasty |
185,335 |
Microdermabrasion |
829,658 |
| Female
breast reduction |
153,087 |
Laser
Skin Resurfacing |
647,707 |
Top cosmetic
procedures for WOMEN:
Surgical
|
Number of Procedures |
Nonsurgical |
Number of Procedures |
| Breast
augmentation |
399,440 |
Botox |
2,445,656 |
| Lipoplasty |
398,848 |
Hyaluronic
Acid (Hylaform, Juvederm,
Restylane) |
1,364,533 |
| Eyelid
surgery |
208,199 |
Laser
Hair Removal |
1,226,974 |
| Abdominoplasty |
180,457 |
Microdermabrasion |
743,748 |
| Breast
Reduction |
153,087 |
IPL
Laser
Treatment |
584,530
|
Women had 91
percent of cosmetic procedures. The number of procedures (surgical and
nonsurgical) performed on women was over 10.6 million, an increase of 1
percent from the previous year. Surgical procedures increased 9
percent; nonsurgical procedures decreased by less than 1 percent. Since
1997, surgical procedures increased 142 percent, while nonsurgical
procedures have increased 743 percent.
Top cosmetic
procedures for MEN:
Surgical
|
Number of Procedures |
Nonsurgical |
Number of Procedures |
| Liposuction |
57,980 |
Botox
injection |
329,519 |
| Eyelid
surgery |
32,564 |
Laser
hair removal |
185,684 |
| Rhinoplasty |
31,713 |
Microdermabrasion |
85,910 |
| Male
breast reduction |
20,280 |
Hyaluronic
Acid (Hylaform, Juvederm,
Restylane) |
84,184
|
| Hair
transplantation |
16,491 |
IPL
Laser
Treatment |
63,177 |
Men had 9
percent of cosmetic procedures. The number of procedures (surgical and
nonsurgical) performed on men was just over 1 million, an increase of
17 percent from the previous year. Surgical procedures increased 5
percent; nonsurgical procedures increased 21 percent. Since 1997,
surgical procedures have increased 3 percent while nonsurgical
procedures have increased 886 percent.
Frequency of
cosmetic procedures by AGE GROUP:
| % of
total |
Age |
Number of Procedures |
Top Surgical Procedure
|
Top Nonsurgical
Procedure |
| 47% |
35-50 |
5.4
million |
Liposuction |
Botox
|
| 25% |
51-64 |
2.9
million |
Eyelid
Surgery |
Botox
|
| 21% |
19-34 |
2.4
million |
Breast
augmentation |
Laser Hair Removal
|
| 6% |
65
and over |
700,096 |
Eyelid
Surgery |
Botox
|
| 2% |
18
and under |
205,119
|
Cosmetic
ear surgery |
Laser
Hair
Removal
|
Racial and Ethnic Distribution
Traditional racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 22 percent of
all cosmetic procedures in 2007. Hispanics again led minority racial
and ethnic groups in the number of procedures: Hispanics, 9 percent;
African-Americans, 6 percent; Asians, 5 percent; and other
non-Caucasians, 2 percent.
Location
and Fees
Almost
fifty-four percent (54 percent) of cosmetic procedures in 2007 were
performed in office-based facilities; 28 percent in freestanding
surgicenters; and 17 percent in hospitals. Americans spent just over
$13 billion on cosmetic procedures; $8.3 billion was for surgical
procedures, and $4.7 billion was for nonsurgical procedures.
Quick
Facts 2007
There were
nearly 11.7 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures
performed in the United States in 2007, as reported by the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Surgical procedures
accounted for nearly 18% of the total with nonsurgical procedures
making up 82% of the total.
From 2006-2007,
there was a 2 percent increase in the total number of cosmetic
procedures. Surgical procedures increased by 8 percent, and nonsurgical
procedures increased by 1 percent.
Since 1997,
there has been a 457 percent increase in the total number of cosmetic
procedures. Surgical procedures increased by 114 percent, and
nonsurgical procedures increased by 754 percent.
The top five
surgical cosmetic procedures in 2007 were: liposuction (456,828
procedures); breast augmentation (399,440 procedures); eyelid surgery
(240,763 procedures); abdominoplasty (185,335 procedures); and breast
reduction (153,087 procedures).
The top five
nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2007 were: Botox injection
(2,775,176 procedures); hyaluronic acid (1,448,716 procedures); laser
hair removal (1,412,657 procedures); microdermabrasion (829,658
procedures); and IPL laser treatment (647,707 procedures).
Women had nearly
10.6 million cosmetic procedures, 91% percent of the total. The number
of cosmetic procedures for women increased 1 percent from 2006.
The top five
surgical procedures for women were: breast augmentation, liposuction,
eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty and breast reduction.
Men had nearly
1.1 million cosmetic procedures, 9 percent of the total. The number of
cosmetic procedures for men increased 17 percent from 2006.
The top five
surgical procedures for men were: liposuction, eyelid surgery,
rhinoplasty, breast reduction to treat enlarged male breasts, and hair
transplantation.
People age 35-50
had the most procedures – 5.4 million and 46 percent of the total.
People age 19-34 had 21 percent of procedures; age 51-64 had 25
percent; age 65-and-over had 6 percent; and age 18-and-younger had less
than 2 percent.
The most common
procedures for age 18-and-under were: laser hair removal,
microdermabrasion, chemical peel, otoplasty (ear reshaping) and
rhinoplasty.
Traditional
racial and ethnic minorities, as of last year, had approximately 21
percent of all cosmetic procedures, an decrease of 1 percent from 2006:
Hispanics, 9 percent; African-Americans, 6 percent; Asians, 5 percent;
and other non-Caucasians, 2 percent.
Where cosmetic
surgeries were performed: office facility, 54 percent, hospital 17
percent; and free-standing surgicenter, 29 percent.
Of the doctors
surveyed 70 percent say they do not offer "spa" services (e.g. wraps,
facials, massages) in conjunction with their medical practices. 86
percent of the doctors say they do not work in conjunction with medical
spas where nonsurgical procedures, such as injections and laser
procedures are performed.
Americans spent
just under $13.2 billion on cosmetic procedures last year.
Figures may not
add exactly to totals and percentages may not equal 100 percent due to
rounding.
2007 National
Average for Physician/Surgeon Fees Per Procedure
Source: The
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for Statistical Data
• Breast
reduction may be covered by insurance, depending on terms of the policy
and individual patient factors. Fees may vary.
• Figures are
for physician/surgeon fees only and do not include fees for the
surgical facility, anesthesia, medical tests, prescriptions, surgical
garments, or other miscellaneous costs related to surgery. Figures for
procedures often performed on more than one site in the same session
reflect typical fees for one site.
Procedure –
National Average – Total Expenditures
Abdominoplasty – $5,350 – $991,544,589
Blepharoplasty
(cosmetic eyelid surgery) – $2,840 – $683,766,194
Breast
augmentation - silicone gel implants – $4,087 – $644,001,114
Breast
augmentation - saline implants – $3,690 – $892,490,535
Breast lift – $4,341 – $547,740,074
Breast reduction
(women) – $5,417 – $829,274,709
Buttock
augmentation –
$4,250 – $22,629,543
Buttock lift – $4,885 – $18,501,921
Cheek implants – $2,840 – $6,833,664
Chin
augmentation – $2,254 – $41,135,210
Facelift – $6,792 –$938,332,057
Forehead lift – $3,337 – $203,954,225
Gynecomastia,
treatment of (male breast reduction) – $3,455 – $70,068,803
Hair
transplantation – $5,874 – $115,596,766
Lip augmentation
(other than injectable materials) – $1,611 – $17,194,980
Lipoplasty:
Suction-assisted – $2,920 – $1,065,095,608
Lipoplasty:
Ultrasound-assisted – $2,963 – $272,800,583
Lower body lift – $8,043 – $102,232,154
Otoplasty
(cosmetic ear surgery) – $3,085 – $87,655,016
Rhinoplasty – $4,357 – $661,376,647
Thigh lift – $4,783 – $88,156,130
Upper arm lift – $3,864 – $84,503,776
Vaginal
rejuvenation –
$2,434 – $10,967,459
Total
- Surgical Procedures: $8,395,851,754
Botox injection – $380 – $1,054,566,736
Chemical peel – $718 – $412,907,539
Dermabrasion
(does not include microdermabrasion) – $1,544 – $50,902,583
Fraxel – $1,130 – $189,106,682
IPL Laser
Treatment –
$411 – $266,207,571
Noninvasive
Tightening –$1,194 – $308,332,955
Injection
lipolysis (mesotherapy/lipodissolve) – $905 –$32,630,717
Laser hair
removal –$387 – $546,698,426
Laser skin
resurfacing - Ablative –$2,418 –$189,630,089
Laser skin
resurfacing - Nonablative – $580 – $250,256,567
Laser treatment
of leg veins –
$462 –$84,127,009
Microdermabrasion
– $130 – $107,855,592
Sclerotherapy – $377 – $177,808,006
Soft Tissue
Fillers: Autologous fat –$1,546 – $68,869,664
Calcium
Hydroxylapatite (Radiance) –$803 – $95,876,016
Collagen, Bovine
(includes Zyderm/Zyplast) – $397 – $7,183,853
Collagen, Human
(incl. Alloderm/Cymetra, Autologen, CosmoDerm,
CosmoPlast, Dermalogen, Facian, Isolagen) – $542 – $24,755,136
Hyaluronic Acid
(incl. Hylaform, Juvederm, Perlane/Restylane) – $576 – $834,460,585
Poly-L-Lactic
Acid (Sculptra) – $1,027 – $35,915,975
Polymethyl
Methacrylate (Artecoll, Artefill) – $1,180 – $14,248,622
Total
- Nonsurgical Procedures: $4,752,340,323
Total
- All Procedures: $13,148,192,077
• Final figures
are projected to reflect nationwide statistics and are based on a
survey of doctors who have been certified by American Board of Medical
Specialties recognized boards, including but not limited to the
American Board of Plastic Surgery. The survey portion of this research
has a standard of error +/- 3.25 at a 95% level of confidence.
• Figures for
procedures include but are not limited to those performed by ASAPS
members. ASAPS members are plastic surgeons certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery who specialize in cosmetic surgery of the face
and the entire body.
• Component
figures may not add exactly to totals and percentages may not equal
100% due to rounding.
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