American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports almost 10 Million Cosmetic Procedures in 2009

NEW YORK, NY (March 09, 2010) – Almost 10 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2009, according to statistics released today by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.  The Aesthetic Society, which has collected multi-specialty procedural statistics since 1997, says the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased 147 percent since the tracking of the statistics first began. The most frequently performed nonsurgical procedure was injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A (including Botox and Dysport) and the most popular surgical procedure was breast augmentation.
“Plastic surgery is feeling the effects of the recession, just like many other sectors of the marketplace,” said Renato Saltz, MD, Aesthetic Society President. “However, repeat patients and those putting off surgery, are likely the reason for the small growth in non-surgical cosmetic  procedures. Growth in demand will likely return as the recession eases and baby boomer’s offspring begin to explore surgical options.”

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