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Plastic Surgery Statistics 2017 Infographic

Breast reduction, buttocks augmentation show increases More than 17.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States last year, according to the 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons presents comprehensive statistics on both surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Minimally invasive procedures totaled 15.7 million in 2017, Continue Reading

Body Shaping, Non-Invasive Procedures Rise in 2017

New statistics reveal the shape of plastic surgery The 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows continued growth in cosmetic procedures over the last year. The annual statistics also reveal that Americans are turning to new and innovative ways to shape their bodies, as minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures have increased Continue Reading

Fat Reduction, Skin Tightening Procedures Gain Popularity

Latest plastic surgery statistics show new trends Americans want to put their best face and body forward, reveals the annual 2016 Plastic Surgery Procedural Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. According to the ASPS, more than 17 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2016. Top 5 surgical procedures Of the Continue Reading

Cosmetic Procedures Total Almost 16 Million in 2015

Breast augmentation is most popular cosmetic surgical procedure The popularity of breast enhancement and botox continued last year, according to the 2015 National Plastic Surgery Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgery. The top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures in 2015 were breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and tummy tuck. The top 5 cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures Continue Reading

Bigger Bottoms Tops in Cosmetic Surgery Growth

Buttock augmentation one of fast growing procedures in 2014 A robust rise in buttocks augmentation contributed to a 3% increase in cosmetic procedures over the past year, according to the 2014 annual statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The ASPS found breast augmentation, nose surgery (rhinoplasty), liposuction, eyelid surgery and facelift to be the Continue Reading

Get Your Body Ready for Summer

Winter, early spring can be the ideal season for cosmetic surgery Popular New Years’ resolutions for 2015 include losing weight, eating healthier and getting into better shape. However, some things can be harder to change than others. Skin on the face or body that has begun to sag, stubborn fat deposits and breasts that have lost Continue Reading

Alabama Plastic Surgeon Honored for Breast Leadership

Dr. William Hedden named to LEAD Advisory Board Board-certified plastic surgeon William J. Hedden, MD from the Birmingham, Alabama practice of Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery was chosen for the prestigious LEAD Program Advisory Board for 2014. Dr. Hedden met with other renowned plastic surgeons from throughout the United States Nov. 7-9, 2014, in Dallas Continue Reading

Researchers Seek the ‘Perfect Breast’

Defined ratio of breast upper to lower poles found to have universal appeal What’s the perfect breast shape? According to a new study reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), most people agree that the breasts are most attractive when 45% of the breast is above the nipple and 55% is below the Continue Reading

Breast Implants – More Than Just a Matter of Size

Bra cup size not the only consideration for women who are thinking about breast augmentation Achieving a beautiful result with Breast Augmentation involves more than just going from one bra cup size to another. Breast implant size, shape, profile and placement are all considerations for women who want to enhance their figure with aesthetically-pleasing breasts. Continue Reading