Cosmtic Surgery Statistics

New survey indicates more than 17 million
cosmetic procedures performed last year in U.S.
Procedures by AACS members increased 8 percent since 2008
CHICAGO (March 9, 2010) – A procedural survey conducted by the American Academy
of Cosmetic Surgery says more than 17 million cosmetic surgery procedures were
performed in the United States in 2009.
The total number of procedures from this first-time study far surpasses any number that
has previously been reported in the U.S. This is the first nationwide survey of its kind
done by the AACS. In addition to the annual polling of its own members, the AACS also
surveyed random physicians across the country to find out who is performing cosmetic
surgery procedures.
The total number of procedures performed by AACS members has increased by eight
percent since 2008.
Among AACS member practices, the biggest increase in invasive procedures in the last
five years are in blepharoplasty (eyelid lift), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and
rhinoplasty (nose). For less-invasive procedures, the biggest increase over that five-year
period is in laser resurfacing, chemical peels and fillers.
For AACS members, rhinoplasty surgeries had a 74 percent increase. Facelifts were also up this year, from by a 44 percent spike.