Top 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. – Surgical – 2. Breast augmentation

Number of procedures in 2011: 316,848
During breast augmentation, an incision is made by a surgeon who creates a pocket underneath the pectoral muscle for the implant to be inserted. Women can get either a saline or silicone-filled implant. Risks include scarring, infection and a potential need for the implants to be removed in the future, the society says.