Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Botox Top the Charts in 2004

Cosmetic procedures up 44 percent over 2003

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its plastic surgery statistics for 2004 which shows an upward trend in both surgical (17 percent increase) and non-surgical procedures (51 percent increase) in the U.S. Nationwide, the ASAPS reports nearly 11.9 million procedures were performed in 2004.

Top Surgical Procedures
1. Liposuction (478,251)
2. Breast augmentation (334,052)
3. Eyelid surgery (290,343)
4. Rhinoplasty (166,187)
5. Facelift (157,061)

Top Non-Surgical Procedures
1. Botox injection (2,837,346)
2. Laser Hair Removal (1,411,899)
3. Chemical Peel (1,110,401)
4. Microdermabrasion (1,098,316)
5. Hylaform/Restalyne (882,469)

My top procedures for 2004 fall pretty much in line with the national figures...

My Top Surgical Procedures
1. Breast augmentation (92)
2. Liposuction (66)
3. Breast reduction (66)
4. Breast lift (44)
5. Abdominoplasty (38)

My Top Non-surgical Procedures
1. Botox (190)
2. Restylane (80)
3. Collagen (49)

Top Skin Spa Procedures
1. Laser hair removal (690)
2. IPL photorejuvenation (435)
3. Microdermabrasion (112)
4. IPL acne treatments (86)
5. Thermage thermal lift (80)

Link to ASAPS news release on 2004 stats

Download the complete statistics tables and graphs

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Captique for facial lines and wrinkles

Captique, a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid is now available for injection into facial wrinkles and creases. Advantages may include decreased swelling and bruising which sometimes can be seen with other products such as Restylane. Captique joins the cadre of other facial injectibles sold by INAMED including Cosmoplast, Cosmoderm, Hylaform and Hylaform Plus. Each of these products is specifically tailored for various depth wrinkles of the face. Frequently, a combinations of these facial fillers are used to achieve the best results. See ASPS article on FDA approval of Captique.

'Tis the season for breast augmentation and eyelifts

Since the groundhog saw his shadow we are in for another 6 weeks of winter here in New England. The delay of the warmer weather creates a convenient window for breast augmentation and eyelid rejuvenation before the beach parties begin. The recovery for each surgery is about 2 weeks or so with bruising being more of a visible issue with the eyelid surgery.

For breast augmentation, I prefer FDA-approved round smooth saline implants placed beneath the muscle. This procedure may cause a bit more discomfort postoperatively, but I believe the pectoralis major muscle helps support the long-term shape and position of the implant. Check out before and after breast augmentation photos on my web site.

For blepharoplasty or eyelid lift, I am a fan of conservative fat resection as I feel removing too much fat causes an aged look. My goal in eyelid lift is a more youthful eyelid not a tighter one! Loose or sundamaged skin is removed from the upper and lower eyelids through incisions placed in natural skin creases. You can view before and after photos of eyelid lifts and other procedures on my web site.