Americans Spend More Than $16 Billion on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

More than $16 billion are spent on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally-invasive procedures in 2016 by Americans, reveals a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

The report was found to break down the national //average cost of surgical procedures.

‘Americans are spending more than $16 Billion on cosmetic plastic surgery.’

Among the more popular cosmetic surgical procedures and their related costs were:

Breast augmentation (290,467 procedures): national average cost of $3,719
Liposuction (235,237 procedures): national average cost of $3,200
Nose reshaping (223,018 procedures): national average cost of $5,046
Tummy tuck (127,633 procedures): national average cost of $5,798
Buttock augmentation (18,489 procedures) national average cost of $4,356

Among the more popular minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures and their related costs were:

Wrinkle treatment injections (botulinum toxin type-A, such as Botox®, Dysport®) (7 million procedures): national average cost of $385
Hyaluronic acid fillers (2 million procedures): national average cost of $644
Chemical peel (1.3 million procedures): national average cost of $673
Microdermabrasion (775,014 procedures): national average cost of $138
Laser treatments (Intense Pulsed Light) (656,781 procedures): national average cost of $433

The national average cost of breast augmentation surgery decreased 2.7 percent from 2015. The cost for liposuction increased 6.1 percent and nose reshaping increased 5.6 percent. Botulinum toxin type A injections increased by less than 1 percent from 2015, while hyaluronic acid costs increased 5 percent and chemical peels increased 5.7 percent compared to 2015.

Quiz on Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery helps in restoring or altering the form of the body. It is usually done for aesthetic purposes, but recently cosmetic plastic surgery has become a common procedure. The history of reconstructive plastic surgery dates back to 6th century BC in India.

Cost factors for most cosmetic surgeries include the type of surgery chosen, location of surgery, surgeon's experience and insurance coverage. Fees generally do not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.

"The most important consideration for patients should be choosing a board-certified, ASPS-member surgeon," said ASPS President Debra Johnson, MD. "Before you undergo any procedure, make sure you're putting yourself in the hands of only the most qualified and highly trained plastic surgeons. The cost of any procedure is not nearly as important as doing your homework and selecting a surgeon whose primary focus is your safety."

Plastic Surgery and Procedures – Types, Procedures, Preparation, Rehabilitation, Risks
Plastic surgery is often portrayed as a branch of medicine that caters to our vanity, but it has a lot more to offer. Plastic surgery procedures are vital to numerous medical treatments today.

Source-Eurekalert