Fun Fact: Where Cosmetic Procedures are Most Popular
You guessed it–the USA leads the list, comprising nearly 18 percent of the procedures performed globally. According to a survey of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American men and women undergo more treatments than people do in any other country. Here’s how it breaks down…
| USA – 17.9% | Number of procedures: 4,217,862 |
| Brazil – 10.7% | Number of procedures: 2,524,115 |
| Japan – 4.8% | Number of procedures: 1,137,976 |
| Italy – 4.1% | Number of procedures: 957,814 |
| Mexico – 3.9% | Number of procedures: 923,243 |
| Russia – 3.8% | Number of procedures: 896,629 |
| India – 3.7% | Number of procedures: 878,180 |
| Turkey – 3.3% | Number of procedures: 789,564 |
| Germany – 3.1% |
Number of procedures: 730,437 |
| France – 2.2% |
Number of procedures: 517,731 |
South Africa, Romania and Lebanon have the fewest procedures of all surveyed countries.
Also, for all of the treatments that Americans have, they have spent more than $15 billion for the first time ever, according to the ASAPS survey. This figure represents combined nonsurgical and surgical procedures: nonsurgical procedures comprise 44 percent of the total and surgical, 56 percent. The expenditures are up 11 percent from last year. Botox remains the most popular nonsurgical anti-aging option this year, with about 4.6 million treatments given in the U.S. in 2017.
Remember, fall is an optimal time for laser resurfacing and SmartLipo, in addition to Botox and dermal fillers. So, call our office to schedule a complimentary consultation, and we’ll help you devise a treatment plan just for you.
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