World’s Largest Plastic Surgeon Organization Finds Increase in Procedures Amid Growing Social Acceptance and Continued Innovation
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., September 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest plastic surgery organization in the world, representing 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United Stateswas released today 2022 results of the organization’s procedural research, along with partners CosmetAssure and PatientNow. According to these data, 26.2 million surgical and minimally invasive procedures were performed the United States in 2022. More specifically, there has been a 19% increase in cosmetic surgery procedures since 2019.
“This year’s study supports the larger trend of the public’s growing desire to look and feel better in their skin,” said ASPS President. Gregory Greco, DO, FACS. “As the interest and acceptance of plastic surgery grows, ASPS member surgeons remain committed to maintaining rigorous safety standards and continuing to prioritize patient and provider education.”
Top Total Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures
Of the nearly 1.5 million cosmetic surgeries performed in 2022, the top 5 were:
- Liposuction (325,669 procedures, 23% increase from 2019)
- Breast enlargement (298,568 procedures, 4% increase from 2019)
- Abdominal pressure (161,948 procedures, 37% increase from 2019)
- Breast lift (143,364 procedures, 30% increase from 2019)
- Eyelid surgery (115,261 procedures, 13% increase from 2019)
Additionally, Breast reduction Procedures showed a 54% increase from 2019 with 71,364 operations.
Of the nearly 23.7 million cosmetic minimally invasive procedures performed in 2022, the top 5 were:
- Neuroregulatory injections (8,736,591 procedures, a 73 percent increase from 2019)
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers (4,883,419 procedures, up 70 percent from 2019)
- Skin rejuvenation (3,322,292 processes)*
- Skin treatment, Mixed Laser (2,915,199 processes)*
- Lip augmentation with injectable materials (1,378,631 procedures)*
*The process was not followed in previous years
Of the nearly 1.02 million reconstructive procedures performed in 2022, the top 5 were:
- Volume removal (344,697 procedures, down 2 percent from 2019)
- Hand Surgery (204,412 procedures, about the same as in 2019)
- Breast Reconstruction (151,641 procedures, a 12 percent increase from 2019)
- Maxillofacial (52,488 procedures, down 29 percent from 2019)
- Scar Revision (50,930 procedures, down 9 percent from 2019)
Post-pandemic incentives
Looking at a post-pandemic world compared to 2019 data, ASPS has seen a significant increase in the number of procedures performed overall. Patients are no longer putting off procedures they are considering, which can be attributed to more time working from home and hybrid flexible work schedules that offer patients recovery.
Face and Neck Focus
Patients often improve their appearance by starting with the features they first see in the mirror: the face and neck. Certain trends and behavior during COVID contributed to the latest plastic surgery trends. masks made the eyes the main focal point of the face for almost a year, which probably contributed to the increase in the number of eyelid procedures, making it the fourth most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in 2022. Last year also saw an 8% increase in facelift procedures and a 150% increase in cheek implants.
Somatocentric processes remained prominent
Weight fluctuations following COVID-19 have led to an increase in both surgical and non-surgical procedures, with a 23% increase in liposuction and a 77% increase in non-invasive fat reduction procedures compared to 2019.
“Certified plastic surgeons are able to provide a number of options, both surgical and minimally invasive, for patients to feel better after making lifestyle changes that have affected their weight,” said Dr. Greco. “ASPS member surgeons can work with patients to create a personalized solution that prioritizes safety and promotes efficiency.”
Breast augmentation remained a popular cosmetic surgery procedure as a close second to liposuction, while breast lift gained fourth place with a 30% increase since the start of the pandemic. There has been a surge in patient demand for cosmetic breast reduction – up 54% compared to 2019, indicating a wider trend of people valuing both comfort and aesthetics.
Social media influences trends and perception
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a steady increase in transparency as patients have been more open to sharing their plastic surgery journeys on social media, which has helped increase some procedures. Lip augmentation with fillers secured a place in the top five most sought-after minimally invasive treatments for the first time, while oral fat removal procedures also rose. While this particular surgery was not tracked in 2019, there were over 4,500 procedures in 2022.
“With the rise of social media, we’ve noticed that plastic surgery has become less stigmatized as people share their experiences or interest in certain procedures,” Dr. Greco said. “Certified plastic surgeons are able to help patients determine if a procedure is right for them and can offer guidance along the way, keeping patient safety and well-being at the forefront.”
About ASPS Annual Procedural Statistics
Since 1992, ASPS has been the source of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery statistical trends the United States, and this series represents more than three decades of procedural data. ASPS is dedicated to providing the most accurate and reliable data in the specialty.
For 2022, the Company collected data from member surgeons and two affiliates, CosmetAssure and PatientNow. Combined, these sources give the data additional breadth and depth to provide a more comprehensive report, enhancing credibility as a resource for physicians, patients, researchers, and the media.
“CosmetAssure is pleased to partner with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to provide timely and accurate data on cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, numbers that will hold the highest esteem with the industry, media and other stakeholders,” he said. . James Grotting, MD, founder of CosmetAssure. “Plastic surgery is real surgery with real risks. CosmetAssure provides peace of mind for both patients and surgeons.”
“We are excited to continue our mission to help aesthetic practices succeed,” he said Audrey Neff, Director of Marketing at PatientNow. “It’s important that we pay attention to the data that PatientNow and ASPS gather to put the best outcomes at the heart of our specialty, so that together we can improve the patient experience.”
To learn more, visit PlasticSurgery.org/Stats2022. Accredit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) when reporting statistical data.
About the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. Representing more than 11,000 physician members worldwide, the company is recognized as a leading authority and source of information on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The ASPS comprises more than 92 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons the United States. Founded in 1931, the company represents physicians certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
About CosmetAssure
As the gold standard in complication insurance, CosmetAssure has provided an extra measure of financial security and peace of mind to board certified plastic surgeons and their patients now for the past 20 years. We work to preserve the surgeon-patient relationship during difficult times when unexpected postoperative complications delay recovery.
About PatientNow
PatientNow is the industry leader in providing integrated EMR, practice management, digital marketing and before and after photo management to power over 4,500 cosmetic practices worldwide to improve efficiency, increase revenue and streamline operations.
SOURCE American Society of Plastic Surgeons
