Showing posts with label plastic surgery statistics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plastic surgery statistics. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Major Media Comments on Our Recent ASAPS Statistics

See the preceeding blog post. Since the ASASP statistics were released recently, several news organizations have commented on the effects of the economy on cosmetic surgical procedures (in 2009):

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/03/bad_economy_hurts_plastic_surg.html

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704869304575109752588876426.html?KEYWORDS=cosmetic+surgery+statistics

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

New Top Ten: Plastic Surgery Statistics From 2009

The word is out. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery just published it's annual statistics for cosmetic surgery.

TOP FIVE FOR WOMEN (90%)
1. Breast Augmentation
2. Liposuction
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Tummy Tuck
5. Breast Reduction

TOP FIVE FOR MEN
1. Liposuction
2. Rhinoplasty
3. Eyelid Surgery
4. Breast Reduction
5. Hair Transplantation

Our own experience with women is similar, although Facelift is also very common. For men in our practice the procedures differ from national trends. We do more facelifts and necklifts along with eyelid surgery. We do liposuction, male breast reduction (gynecomastia treatment), but not rhinoplasty or hair transplants (but we do plenty of laser hair removal).

In the non-surgical realm, wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport) remains the most common procedure.

TOP FIVE NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS:
1. Botox (Dysport)
2. Filler (Hyaluronic, Restylane, Juvederm)
3. Laser Hair Removal
4. Microdermabrasion
5. Chemical Peel

In our practice, the trends are similar. Botulinum toxin & injectable fillers are most common. Laser & intense pulsed light treatments for hair, pigment, blood vessels, skin texture, etc. are common as well. We offer a wider range of options than just hair removal. We also offer more advanced non-surgical treatments than microdermabrasion.

Further details are available from ASAPS at: www.surgery.org/media/statistics

Thursday, May 14, 2009

ASPS annual statistics are out. And the Top Five are...

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the large national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. Their 2008 statistics were recently published. Reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures (laser, fillers, neurotoxin) increased compared to 2007.

As expected cosmetic surgery was down, but a relatively small 9%. Articles in The New York Times (April 6th, "When All You Have Left Is Your Pride") and the Wall Street Journal ("Keeping Up Appearances") may explain why patients continue to seek care to enhance their appearance. In some circles, appearance may be critical in a time of high competition for jobs. Time Magazine had a recent article about the popularity of Botox for men.

The top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures in 2008: Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, and Tummy Tuck. Botox was the most popular non-invasive treatment (5 million in 2008).

For a complete listing visit www.plasticsurgery.org/Media.html

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Just Released: 2008 statistics on plastic srugery

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) just published its 2008 annual statistical comparisons. The main findings are:

For the first time in 12 years, liposuction is no longer the most popular cosmetic surgery -- it is breast augmentation. Botox is again the most popular non-surgical treatment.

The top 5 surgery procedures for women (92% of patients) were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty and breast reduction. That is reflective of my practice, although facelift is also very common.

The number of procedures decreased 11% from 2007. Among males, procedures decreased 23%. 53% of procedures were performed in office-based surgery facilities. Total spending was $12 billion. Details are available at http://www.surgery.org/

Monday, August 4, 2008

Office-Based Plastic Surgery Safety

Over 1 million (1.1) procedures were reviewed by the AAAASF (American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) between 2001 & 2006. Data reveal mortality rates similar to hospitals (0.002%). You can learn more at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/media/press_releases/July08-PRS-PatientSafety.cfm.

We are accredited by AAAASF and undergo yearly re-evaluation. Fortunately for our citizens, South Carolina is one of the minority of states that require accreditation. All members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons only perform surgery in accredited facilities.

For your safety, if you are considering a procedure ask your doctor which organization accredits their facility.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Office Plastic Surgery & Anesthesia Safety

The safety of both anesthesia care and surgical procedures has improved greatly in the past 25 years. The number and complexity of out-patient surgery across all surgical specialties has increased several fold. All surgery involves risks, but risk reduction is accomplished in many ways.

In 2007, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, 54% of all cosmetic procedures were performed in office surgical centers, and another 28% in out-patient surgical centers. That leaves only 17% having been done in hospitals. Surgical procedure statistics showed 8% increase from the prior year. (http://www.surgery.org/)

National accreditation is one important assessment of the dedication and quality of a office surgical facility. The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities evaluates our facility(http://www.aaasf.org/). We undergo annual assessment requiring 100% compliance, including periodic inspection. The criteria are numerous, but include preoperative medical screening, availability of emergency equipment and medications, and advanced life support certification. These address some of the questions raised by recent media & public concern over safety issues in Florida, California, and NYC.

We offer full-time board-certified physician anesthesiologist care, in addition to our board-certified plastic surgeon. All our anesthesia is personally done by the anesthesia doctor. Dr. Graham concentrates on your surgery and is not responsible for also supervising a nurse anesthetist. Safety is an attribute of our practice. For other ways in which our practice is different, read our new website.

Update July 16, 2008. See the link http://www.plasticsurgery.org/media/press_releases/July08-PRS-PatientSafety.cfm

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Most Popular Procedures - National Statistics

The ASAPS organization today published national statistics for cosmetic surgery procedures. Americans spent $8.3 billion for surgery and $4.7 billion for non-surgical procedures. Minorities accounted for 22% of patients. Tops for women were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty and breast reduction. Major non-surgical techniques were Botox, Hyaluronic acid fillers, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, and laser / intense light treatments. Surgical procedures increased by 9% while non-surgical decreased by <1%. We continue to notice increases in all cosmetic procedures in our practice.