2005 Plastic Surgery Statistics

2. Breast Augmentation with 364,610 procedures up nine percent from 2004. For the first time, we categorized saline vs. silicone augmentation. 83.4 percent of respondents used the saline device, 16.6 percent the silicone implant.

3. Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) came in third with 231,467 procedures down 20 percent from 2004

4. Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) is the forth most common procedure with 200,924 procedures performed, an increase of 21 percent over 2004

5. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) reported 169,314 procedures, up 12 percent from 2004.

The top five nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2005 were:

2. Laser hair removal at 1,566,909 up 11 percent from 2004

3. Hyaluronic acids (Hylaform, Restylane) at 1,194,222 up 35 percent from 2004

4. Microdermabrasion is the fourth most popular procedure with 1.023,931 performed in 2005, a decrease of 7 percent over last year

5. Chemical peels accounted for 556,172 procedures in 2005, down 50 percent from 2004.

Women had nearly 10,500,000 of the total cosmetic procedures performed in 2005 accounting for 91.4 percent of the total, declining 2 percent from 2004

The top five surgical procedures for women were Lipoplasty (liposuction), Breast Augmentation, Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery), and Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), and Breast Lift.

Men had 985,000 procedures, approximately 9 percent of the total, down 15 percent from 2004.

The top five procedures for men in 2005 included Lipoplasty (Liposuction), Rhinoplasty (Nose reshaping), Blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery), Male Breast Reduction and Facelift.

People between the ages of 35 and 50 had the majority of procedures: 5.3 million and 47 percent of the total. Those between 51 and 64 had 24 percent of the procedures, patient's between19 and 34 had 24 percent, those 65 and older had 5 percent and 18 and under accounted for 1.5 percent

The most common procedures for those 18 and under were Laser Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion, Rhinoplasty (Nose reshaping), Otoplasty (Cosmetic ear surgery) and Chemical Peel.

Racial and ethnic minorities as last year, had approximately 20 percent of all cosmetic procedures; Hispanics: 9 percent, African-Americans: 6 percent, Asians: 4 percent, all other non-Caucasians: 1.3 percent.

The majority of cosmetic procedures were performed in an office facility, 48 percent, with 28 percent performed in a free-standing surgi-center and 24 percent performed in a hospital.

Americans spent approximately $12.4 billion on cosmetic procedures last year.

Figures and totals have been rounded to the nearest percent.

COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY (ASAPS).

2005 Quick Facts

Procedure Best Candidate Physician Surgeon Fees* Length of Procedure Number of Treatments Results** Back to Work
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Protruding abdomen; excess fat and skin; weak abdominal muscles $5,232 2-5 hours One Permanent 1-3 weeks
Botox Frown lines and crow's feet $382 30 minutes Repeat treatments
4-6 months Temporary No downtime
Breast Augmentation, saline Small, disproportionate breasts $3,583 1-2 hours One Permanent, possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks
Breast Augmentation, silicone Small, disproportionate breasts $4,005 1-2 hours One Permanent, possible implant replacement 1-2 weeks
Breast Lift Sagging, poorly shaped breasts $4,258 1½-3½ hours One Long-lasting 1-2 weeks
Breast Reduction Large, heavy, pendulous, or disproportionate breasts $5,550 2-4 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks
Buttock Lift Sagging skin, excess fat, weakened muscles in thigh/buttocks area $4,878 2 hours One Long-lasting 10-14 days
Cellulite Treatment
(mechanical roller massage therapy) Dimpled thighs and buttocks $223 30-45 minutes Ongoing Temporary No downtime
Cheek Implants n/a $2,720 2 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks
Chemical Peel
(ranges from light to deep) Sun-damaged or unevenly pigmented skin $848 One or multiple Depends on type of peel Long-lasting Depends on type of peel
Chin Augmentation Receding chin $2,095 1 hour One Permanent 1-2 weeks
Dermabrasion Acne, wrinkles around mouth, sun-damaged skin $1,376 A few minutes- 1½ hours Multiple sessions Long-lasting 7-10 days
Ear Surgery Protruding or disproportionate ears $2,951 2-3 hours One Permanent 5 days
Eyelid Surgery Excess fat, wrinkled, drooping skin of upper eyelids; bags, puffiness under eyes $2,813 1-3 hours One Long-lasting Within 10 days
Facelift Loose skin, deep lines, wrinkles, jowls $6,298 2-3 hours One Long-lasting Within 2 weeks
Forehead Lift Sagging, low eyebrows, forehead creases, frown lines $3,148 1-2 hours One Long-lasting Within 10 days
Gynecomastia Treatment of Enlarged male breasts $3,305 2 hours One Permanent 1 week
Hair Transplantation Hair loss with the availability of healthy hair in donor areas $5,033 Several hours Multiple sessions over 1-2 years Permanent Several days
Laser Hair Removal Unwanted hair on face or body $347 1-2 hours
Depends on area Multiple sessions Ongoing No downtime
Laser Skin Resurfacing Fair, non-oily skin; sun-damaged facial skin, wrinkles around mouth and eyes, acne scars $2,484 Variable, up to 1 1/2 hours One or multiple depending on laser and skin condition Long-lasting Variable, up to 14 days
Laser Treatment of Leg Veins Very small spider veins $407 30 minutes - 1 hour Multiple sessions Permanent No downtime
Lip augmentation (surgical) Thin lips $1,819 1 hour One Permanent Within 1 week
Lipoplasty (liposuction) suction-assisted Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,697 45 minutes - 2 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks
Lipoplasty (liposuction) ultrasound-assisted Normal weight with isolated fatty areas $2,979 45 minutes - 2 hours One Permanent 1-2 weeks
Lower Body Lift Skin laxity without significant fat deposits $7,810 Up to 8 hours One Long-lasting Up to 4 weeks
Microdermabrasion Fine lines, crow's feet, age spots, acne scars $149 Multiple sessions 2-3 week intervals Temporary No downtime
Rhinoplasty Nose too large, wide, or tip needs reshaping $4,188 1-2 hours One Permanent 7-10 days
Sclerotherapy Spider veins $326 30 minutes - 1 hour 3-4 treatments Injections Permanent No downtime
Soft Tissue Fillers
1) Autologous Fat Folds, lips, frown lines, and facial recontouring $1,395 1 hour depending on the sites Highly variable, repeat treatments Temporary 1-4 days, Extensive 7-14 days
2) Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse/Radiance) Nasolabial folds, frown lines, crow's feet, and lips $911 Less than 1 hour Repeat treatments 2 years or longer Temporary No downtime
3) Collagen Frown lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds $398-488 Less than 1 hour Repeat treatments 3-6 months Temporary No downtime
4) Hyaluronic acid (Hylaform, Restylane) Nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, smile lines, and lips $527 Less than 1 hour Repeat treatments 4 months – 1 year Temporary No downtime
Thigh Lift Loose, excess skin $4,653 2 hours One Long-lasting 2-4 weeks
Upper Arm Lift Excess skin and fat on underside of arm $3,610 2 hours One Long-lasting 1-2 weeks

* National average; surgeon fees are based on ASAPS 2005 Statistics. Fees vary considerably by geographic region. Facility fees, anesthesia and other surgical costs not included.
** With any surgical procedure, a revision or touch-up may sometime be necessary.

2005 Graphs

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's cosmetic surgery statistics are the most comprehensive collection of data available on the number of cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed in the United States. ASAPS membership in the U.S. is restricted to American Board of Plastic Surgery certified physicians, but their statistics represent data from multiple specialties: plastic surgery, otolaryngology and dermatology. Currently, more than 14,000 surveys are distributed to board-certified physicians in these specialties, and survey results are used to project national totals.

Top Five Surgical Cosmetic Procedures in 2005
Top Five Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures in 2005
Cosmetic Surgery Trends: Surgical and Non-Surgical Totals (Compares 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003)
Regional Fees and National Averages in 2004

Graphs Courtesy of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.