Likely Candidates and Most Popular Types of Plastic Surgery

Society is entranced with the idea of perpetual youth and many see cosmetic plastic surgery as the key to that. Here are some statistics that are not at all surprising. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveals that approximately 11.5 million surgical and non-surgical procedures were done in 2005 in America alone. Out of these, the largest percentage (about 40%) was done on people in the 35-50 age group. Furthermore, above 90% of all forms of plastic surgery were performed on women.

When it comes to race, 80% of those who undergo cosmetic plastic surgery are white Caucasians. Hispanics made up 10% of clients, the largest minority group. Asians are lowest in number when it comes to going for such surgeries. All these indicate the increasing popularity and acceptance of it. But what kind of operations do people mostly go for?

Liposuction is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure. More than 4 million procedures were performed in 2005 in the U.S. especially among the 35-50 age group. This is followed by breast augmentation, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and eyelid surgery particularly among the younger patients aged 19-34.

As for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, Botox injections ranked number one. Botox serves to temporarily paralyze the muscles of the face, making it impossible for the muscles to contract or tighten up and cause wrinkles to form. It is especially effective for crow's feet around the eyes and the mouth. The relaxing muscles allow the skin to lie flat thus reducing wrinkles in that particular area.

As medical science advances, there will inevitably be an ever expanding aging population as people's lifespan increases. This naturally results in more people wanting to look younger. Hence cosmetic injectibles such as Botox injections will continue to grow in popularity. The US Food and Drug Administration approval of CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast injections that do not require a prior allergy test (unlike Botox) has given people more options when it comes to injectibles. Other popular forms of non-surgical cosmetic procedures include laser hair removal, hyaluronic acid (Restylane), microdermabrasion and chemical peels.

With injections becoming increasingly common, there is a danger that people turn to doctors who are not suitably certified to administer such treatments. Herein lies the danger. One should not compromise on engaging only a Board-certified plastic surgeon to perform any type of cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, whether invasive or non-invasive and whether surgical or non-surgical.

It is said that 'When you look good, you feel good'. People of all races, age groups and gender are increasingly embracing it to improve their appearance. Whether you like it or not, this type of surgery is here to stay.

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By Dr. Charles Lee