The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery conducted a preliminary survey that showed a 20 percent increase of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in 2015. The data revealed there were 1.9 million surgical procedures, which is a 7 percent increase, and 10.9 million non-surgical procedures, a 22 percent increase from 2014. The combination total of 12.8 million made up the 20 percent increase from 2014.
This survey has relayed a clear picture of a positive cosmetic or aesthetic market, with significant growth on both non-surgical and surgical procedures. As technology and surgical techniques advance, patients have a wide-range of options to choose from, and surgeons can custom-tailor these procedures more adequately than before.
Other trends that were reported was a large increase in fat grafting procedures. Fat grafting can be utilized to enhance the buttocks, hollowed facial features, and breasts, for a more natural, longer-lasting results. Using your own fat for fillers has become an excellent alternative to injectable fillers. However, injections, such as botulinum toxins and hyaluronic acids still saw a 21 percent increase this year.
Finally, buttock augmentation was the fastest growing cosmetic procedure in 2015, with on average a procedure performed every 30 minutes of every day. Other procedures seeing significant increases include skin tightening, tattoo removal, hair removal, and liposuction techniques.
Marvin Shienbaum, MD
Dr. Marvin F. Shienbaum is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience serving the Tampa Bay, Brandon, and Lakeland, Florida regions. Renowned for his innovative techniques and patient-centered care, Dr. Shienbaum is recognized as one of the leading experts in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
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