Plastic Surgery Statistics 2022

Liposuction holds the top spot for the second release in a row. Liposuction sculpts the body by removing excess fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, thighs, butt, arms, back or neck, to improve contouring, creating a more proportionate appearance. Liposuction removes stubborn, unwanted fat that diet and exercise can't eliminate.

Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, again making the Top 5. This procedure enhances the size and shape of breasts using implants to correct small, uneven or disproportionate breasts. Breast augmentation has been one of the most common cosmetic procedures since 2006.

Tummy tucks continue to be a favorite procedure, grabbing a spot in the Top 5 for a second year. The abdominal area is tightened and reshaped to improve waistline definition and give a slimmer appearance. The procedure can help transform loose or sagging skin, eliminate excess fat deposits and tighten abdominal muscles.

Breast lifts made a reappearance in the Top 5 for the second time in a row. This procedure repositions the breasts to reduce sagging, low volume and downward-pointing nipples. It does not change the size of the breasts but can help improve symmetry and create a more balanced appearance.

Eyelid surgery returns to the Top 5. The procedure improves the appearance of the eyes by removing excess skin, fat or muscle from the upper or lower eyelids (sometimes both) to reduce droopiness or puffiness around the eyes. It can also improve sight if limp lids obscure vision.

These injections, commonly known by their brand names as Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin® and Jeaveau®, remain the most popular minimally invasive procedure. This procedure temporarily reduces and smooths facial wrinkles. They work by stopping the facial muscles from contracting.

Second in popularity are soft tissue fillers such as Juvederm Ultra®, Ultra Plus®, Voluma®, Volbella®, Vollure®, Restylane Lyft®, Restylane Silk®, Belotero®, Bolvella® and Restylane®. They temporarily restore volume and smooth out wrinkles and fine lines in the face without incisions.

These procedures remove the top layer of skin in various ways to stimulate the growth of new, healthier and more youthful-looking skin, giving patients a more radiant complexion. Methods include dermabrasion, chemical peels, lasers and microdermabrasion. They improve the appearance of skin leaving it tightened and rejuvenated.

Skin treatments can help solve a variety of concerns in a minimally invasive way. Combination laser treatments use different wavelengths to address multiple skin issues simultaneously, offering a comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation. Procedures include intense pulsed light treatments, nonsurgical fat removal, laser hair removal and spider vein removal.

This procedure is growing in popularity, allowing patients a minimally invasive way to enhance the volume and shape of their lips with filler. The filler is expertly injected by a qualified injector to achieve a natural and customizable transformation, temporarily resulting in plumper and more defined contours.

Tumor removal keeps its top spot. This procedure eliminates abnormal growths or masses which may be cancerous or benign. The tumor is extracted while leaving surrounding healthy tissue intact. Removal addresses the immediate health concerns of the patient and leads to a better quality of life.

Hand surgery moves up three spots. This procedure is a specialized field of plastic surgery that treats and rehabilitates conditions affecting the hand, wrist and forearm, such as arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome and trigger finger. The procedure helps patients gain functionality and independence.

Breast reconstruction appears for the first time. This procedure helps improve women's self-esteem and can restore a positive body image after undergoing a breast cancer diagnosis. The main procedures include implants or flaps, which use a woman's own tissue to create a new breast mound.

Maxillofacial remains fourth on the Top 5 list. This reconstructive surgery is truly life-changing as it restores both form and function to one of the body's most visible features – the face and jaw. It helps restore or improve essential functions such as speaking, chewing, swallowing and breathing.

Scar revision drops two spots on the Top 5. Scars can affect a person physically, functionally and psychologically. Plastic surgeons can minimize the visibility of scars and improve their texture, giving a more natural appearance to the skin. Scar revision can also improve mobility and relieve discomfort.