Number of procedures in 2011: 439,161
Treatment with “intense pulsed light” can remove skin pigmentation problems such as birth marks or age spots. The light is applied to the skin’s surface to change the skin’s melanin (brown pigment) making them less visible. Skin irritation is a potential risk.
Top 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. – Surgical – 1. Liposuction aka lipoplasty
Number of procedures in 2011: 325,332
Liposuction removes areas of fat deposits around the body via a hollow metal suction tube that is passed through the fatty tissue. Sometimes an ultrasound is used to break down fat cells for removal. Complications are infrequent, but include hematoma, infection, scarring or other indentations or skin irregularities.
Top 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. – Surgical – 5. Breast lift
Number of procedures in 2011: 127,054
During a breast lift, a surgeon makes incisions around the breast and areola to remove excess skin and shift the nipple and areola to a higher position. Skin that was formerly located above the areola is brought down and together beneath it to reshape the breast. Risks include bleeding, infection, reactions to anesthesia or asymmetry, says the ASAPS.
Top 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S.
How popular is cosmetic surgery in the U.S.? According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there were over 9 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the nation in 2011. That number rose 1 percent from 2010 – and over 197 percent since 1997. Just what procedures are people so keen on having? Keep clicking to see the top 5 surgical and top 5 nonsurgical procedures in 2011…
Surgical – 5. Breast lift
Surgical – 4. Cosmetic eyelid surgery aka blepharoplasty
Surgical – 3. Tummy tuck aka abdominoplasty
Surgical – 2. Breast augmentation
Surgical – 1. Liposuction aka lipoplasty
Nonsurgical – 5. IPL laser treatment
Nonsurgical – 4. Microdermabrasion
Nonsurgical – 3. Laser hair removal
Nonsurgical – 2. Hyaluronic acid
Nonsurgical – 1. Botox
Is plastic surgery covered by insurance?
One question we receive nearly 100% of the time when meeting with new clients is “will my insurance cover this procedure?” The short answer to that question is both yes AND no. Cosmetic procedures are a no, reconstructive procedures are a yes.
When the plastic surgery procedure is being performed for cosmetic reasons, insurance will not be involved. However, when the surgery is necessary for reconstructive purposes, insurance may partially or fully cover the procedure. Plastic surgery procedures that may be covered by insurance often include breast reconstructive (after a masectomy), tummy tuck surgery (for gastric bypass patients) and eyelid surgery (to correct vision problems).
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