I Found very good information on cosmetic surgery statistics in the US… enjoy:

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                                   #procedures       Nonsurgical  #procedures

Liposuction 456,828             Botox 2,775,176
Breast augmentation 399,440            Hyaluronic Acid 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                               # procedures       Nonsurgical # procedures

Breast augmentation 399,440              Botox 2,445,656
Lipoplasty 398,848               Hyaluronic Acid 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                              # procedures              Nonsurgical # 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 84,184
Hair transplantation 16,491                         IP 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             # procedures    Top surgical procedure

47%        35-50          5.4 million          Liposuction
25%        51-64          2.9 million           Eyelid surgery
21%        19-34          2.4 million           Breast augmentation
6%         65 and over    700,096          Eyelid surgery
2%         18 and under   205,119          Cosmetic ear surgery

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.

United States, Professional Plastic Surgery News

The November/December 2009 issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the journal’s publication and features a special series of articles on the art and science of the speciality.

The field is a dynamic one, notes journal editor Wayne F. Larrabee Jr., M.D., Seattle, in an introductory editorial. ‘On the research frontier, advances in wound healing, laser technology, biomaterials and other areas will transform facial plastic surgery in ways we can only imagine,’ he writes. ‘Surgical techniques will advance in an exciting – but more predictable – manner and result in better, safer outcomes for our patients. The articles in this issue speak strongly about the present and future of both facial plastic surgery and the Archives.’

Source and complete article also seen in Jama Archive Journals.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the number of women seeking breast implants shows noticeable augmentation.

Statistics reveal that in 2007, 347,254 women resolved to increase their busts, a 64 percent increase from 2000. More than 10,000 of those women were between the ages of 18 and 19 and an additional 100,000 were 20 to 29.

Affordable Plastic Surgery Treatments in Argentina - Breast Augmentation

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The United States economy its not in good shape.  That´s why so much of us  can´t get the cosmetic treatment we are needing and desire so deeply. The confidence that a plastic surgery often provides it´s something that everyone should be allowed to experiment as plastic surgeries are life changing medical experiences. It did change my life completely.

-J.M.  34, San Francisco, USA.  Patient of Sublimis

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A recent CBS Study showed that Plastic Surgery procedures slowed down 30 percent in the end of 2008. The doctors who responded this questionnaire were 700 around the United States.

Sublimis is offering affordable plastic surgery procedures with the same standards found in the US.

Men´s Health magazine recently published a research done in the United States. The article shows the results of cosmetic procedure survey done in the US. The research was focused on cities.

The first and the second positions belong to San Francisco and Honululu. This cities contiue to increase the number of plastic and cosmetic surgerys every year.

Surprise in Sacramento

Sacramento -The River City- appears to be third in this ranking. This was quite a surprise for the local people and also for the medical community.

Los Angeles in the plastic surgery ranking

Los Angeles was ranked 48th on the list.

Found at Men´s Health Magazine

In orden to provide you with complete information on blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) I did some research on the internets most reputable health sites.

But before reading this article I recommed you to dont miss this article that is intended for future blepharosplasty patients.

Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on your face and is likely to be the first facial feature to reveal signs of aging. Wrinkled folds of skin on the upper eyelids, bags under the eyes and sagging eyebrows can make a person look older, tired or sad. Plastic surgery can reshape the eyelid area and improve appearance. (1)

Before                                                    After

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that removes excess folds of skin in the upper lids and pouches under the eyes (lower lids). Whether to improve your appearance, your vision, or both, reconstructive surgery usually produces a very pleasing effect and gives you a more rested, youthful look. Sometimes, blepharoplasty is accompanied by a procedure known as a brow lift. Blepharoplasty can be performed on one eyelid or on both. These procedures are generally performed by a plastic surgeon.

Your eyes are an expressive feature – one that people notice first – and your eyelids are part of that feature. The eyes are also the first of our features to show signs of age. As skin around the eye area ages, excess folds appear in the upper and lower lids. (2)

Combined Procedures and Blepharoplasty

This medical procedure can be done alone or in conjunction with other plastic facial surgery procedures such as a facelift.

Sources used to write this article

(1) http://www.ehealthmd.com/
(2) http://www.uic.edu/

Women seeking hair transplants in the United States of America can find affordable first quality medical care in Argentina.

An extract of an article published recently on this subject showing how hair loss is becoming a problem of the past in womans life.

Fernie Wanda has always suspected that just like her dad and mum, she will one day suffer from heriditary hair loss. With more than 20 million American women facing the same problem, women still face a general lack of support from friends and family members who do not see their problem as a real issue.

The day came for Wanda after the birth of her first child when she was just 29, and it is gradually becoming worse ever since. Wanda said, “My husband joke about his own thinning hair. No one takes my problem seriously as they expect me to be able to laugh it off like some middle age men. They keep telling me it’s nothing when my self esteem keep going lower and lower.” Like any working woman, Wanda have an image to maintain and losing her have wreck havoc on her self confidence in the workplace as well as in public…
…It is not uncommon for women like Wanda to experience temporary hair loss post pregnancy or after they stop taking oral contraceptive. This kind of shedding is known as telogen effluvium, where a high numbers of hair enter their resting phase simultaneously. Compared to alopecia hair thinning in women, these conditions, although potentially severe, will go away after a few months when the hair follicles enter their active growing phase again.

In Wanda’s case, her hair loss problems continued to plague her, and she blamed it all on gene. “I do read about hair loss from time to time and in a way, I have even anticipated this to happen. What I learnt was that hair transplant is really the only permanent solution I can use if I don’t want to keep applying creams for the rest of my life.”

However, hair transplant for women is trickier than in men as women usually experience a general thinning on the entire head.

We did a research on which are the benefits of cosmetic surgery in order to provide information to patients. This information its important so can decide if you are a candidate of a cosmetic or plastic surgery procedure.

As health-care practitioners we know that cosmetic or plastic surgery procedures have positive psychological benefits on patients.

Benefits of a cosmetic plastic surgery involve both physicall and emotional aspects of life of patients. As a patient you will not only feel and look much younger, thinner or prettier: there is also an important self-esteem boost after receiving the treatment.

This subject has been of interest of several social studies:

A recent analysis of 37 studies on patients’ psychological and psychosocial functioning before and after cosmetic surgery by social worker Roberta Honigman and psychiatrists Katharine Phillips, MD, and David Castle, MD, suggests positive outcomes in patients, including improvements in body image and possibly a quality-of-life boost too.

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