Top Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Procedures for 2009

According to the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), here is a look at the top plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures for 2009.

Top 5 plastic surgery procedures for the year 2009.

  1. Breast Augmentation - 289,000
  2. Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty) - 256,000
  3. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) - 203,000
  4. Liposuction - 198,000
  5. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) - 115,000

Top 5 minimally-invasive procedures for the year 2009.

  1. BOTOX (Botulinum Toxin Type A) - 4.8 million
  2. Soft Tissue Fillers - 1.7 million
  3. Chemical Peel - 1.1 million
  4. Microdermabrasion - 910,000
  5. Laser Hair Removal - 893,000

Top 5 reconstructive procedures for the year 2009.

  1. Tumor Removal - 3.9 million
  2. Laceration Repair - 332,000
  3. Scar Revision/Removal - 171,000
  4. Hand Surgery - 110,000
  5. Maxillofacial Surgery - 90,000

Women made up about 90% of all plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures in 2009.

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