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Americans spent more than $12 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2014

Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery releases annual multi-specialty statistical data

March 11, 2015
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) released its complete 18th annual multi-specialty statistical data today showing an aesthetic plastic surgery spend consistent with the figures for 2013, with Americans spending more than $12 billion on surgical and nonsurgical procedures for the second year in a row. With more than 10 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2014, those that showed the largest growth in volume on a year-over-year basis included buttock augmentation (up 86%), labiaplasty (up 49%) and nonsurgical fat reduction (up 42%). Additionally, more men are turning to aesthetic cosmetic procedures, with dramatic increases seen in both surgical and nonsurgical options over the past 5 years and a 43% increase overall.

The top five surgical procedures for both men and women combined in 2014 were:

  • Liposuction (342,494 procedures)
  • Breast Augmentation (286,694)
  • Eyelid Surgery (165,714)
  • Tummy Tuck (164,021)
  • Nose Surgery (145,909)

The top five nonsurgical procedures for both men and women combined in 2014 were:

  • Botulinum Toxin (3,588,218 procedures)
  • Hyaluronic Acid (1,696,621)
  • Hair Removal (828,480)
  • Chemical Peel (484,053)
  • Microdermabrasion (417,034)

Some of the more popular procedures, including a few in the top five lists above, did see decreases in 2014 including breast augmentation (down 8.5%), ear surgery (down 12.3%), injectables (down 6.5%) and photorejuvenation (down 18.9%). "Despite the decreases in specific procedural areas however, one thing is abundantly clear - the number of men flocking to plastic surgeons for both surgical and nonsurgical procedures continues to increase dramatically and are up 43% this year alone," states ASAPS President Michael Edwards, M.D.

Over the past 5 years (since 2010), there have been significant increases in the following procedures for men:

Surgical:

  • Blepharoplasty (up 34%)
  • Male Breast Reduction (up 33%)
  • Facelift (up 44%)

Nonsurgical:

  • Botulinum Toxin (up 84%)
  • Hyaluronic Acid (up 94%)
  • Nonsurgical skin tightening (up 37%)
  • Intense Pulsed Light (up 44%)

Since ASAPS began collecting statistical data in 1997, there has been a 273% increase in the number of procedures performed on men. "This is not a trend we expect to see wane any time soon. Facing a challenging and sometimes ageist job market, men, like women, are starting to consider their options to maintain a youthful appearance that exudes exuberance and energy and the full spectrum of care offered by board-certified plastic surgeons caters to their individual needs," explains James Grotting, M.D., ASAPS President-Elect.