Plastic Surgery Statistics 2024 By Types, Costs, Facts, Implants

Plastic Surgery Statistics: In recent years, plastic surgery has become increasingly popular worldwide, with millions of people undergoing procedures each year.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 17 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States alone in 2022.

The most commonly performed cosmetic procedures include breast augmentation, liposuction, and nose reshaping. The top 5 countries for the most plastic surgery procedures were: The United States, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, and Italy.

Introduction

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty that involves the restoration, alteration, or reconstruction of the human body. It is often used to improve a person’s appearance, but can also be used to treat medical conditions, such as congenital defects or injuries.

Types of Plastic Surgery

There are many types of plastic surgery, which can be divided into two main categories: cosmetic and reconstructive.

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed to improve a person’s appearance and enhance their aesthetic features. The types of cosmetic plastic surgery are:

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Breast reduction
• Liposuction
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Facelift
• Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
• Rhinoplasty (nose job)
• Brow lift
• Chin augmentation
• Cheek augmentation
• Lip augmentation
• Brazilian butt lift
• Thigh lift
• Arm lift

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct physical deformities, improve function, or restore a person’s appearance after an injury, illness, or surgery. Types of reconstructive plastic surgery are:

• Breast reconstruction
• Scar revision surgery
• Cleft lip and palate repair
• Burn reconstruction
• Hand surgery
• Mohs surgery reconstruction
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Microsurgery
• Reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment (such as mastectomy)

Plastic Surgery Statistics – Surprising Facts

• As early as 800 BC, reconstructive surgery techniques were being used in India.
• Breast augmentation, in which the size of the breasts is surgically increased, is the most frequent plastic surgery procedure carried out in the country. Every year, about 300,000 augmentations are performed.
• The most frequent plastic procedures at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center include panniculectomy, which eliminates hanging skin and fat from the lower abdomen to produce a smoother abdominal shape, upper eyelid surgery, and breast reduction.
• Insurance often covers breast reduction because excess breast tissue can cause back, neck, shoulder, and/or neck pain, skin conditions, and inability to participate in certain activities.
• The weight of extra breast tissue can result in skin issues, neck, shoulder, and back pain, as well as the inability to participate in certain activities, insurance frequently over breast reduction.

(Source: Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery, NIH, American Society of Plastic Surgeons)

Worldwide Key Statistics About Plastic Surgery

• The number of surgical procedures rose by 54%, while non-surgical procedures grew by 44%.
• In 2022, there are 30 million aesthetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons. 12.8 million were surgical and 17.6 million were nonsurgical.
• The body procedures increased faster than any other section (+ 63%) compared to 2022. Driven by increases in Liposuction (+66%) and abdominoplasties (+49%).
• On average, the cost of a non-surgical procedure increased by 1% and the cost of a surgical procedure increased by 6% in 2022.
• Around 94% of all plastic surgery procedures were performed by women.
• In 2022, there were 360,000 breast augmentations, 148,000 women had removed and replaced implants (+32% compared to 2020), and 71,000 implants that were removed but not replaced (+47%).
• Despite accounting for only 21% of total procedures, 69% of all revenue was attributed to surgical procedures.
• Facial procedures saw a 55% increase in 2022 due to the “Zoom Effect”.

(Source: datamintelligence, Think Global Health, prnewswire, The Aesthetic Society)

Highest Number of Plastic Surgeons in 2022

(Source: Statista)

Aesthetic Implants Market, by Implant Type

According to market.us The global aesthetic implants market size is expected to be worth around USD 10 Bn by 2032 from USD 4.8 Bn in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2032.

Plastic Surgery Statistics – Region-Wise Popularity

The prevalence of plastic surgery can vary regionally based on factors such as cultural attitudes, socioeconomic status, and access to healthcare.

However, plastic surgery has become increasingly popular worldwide in recent years, with a rising number of people seeking this procedure for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. 

Several studies have found that certain plastic surgery procedures are popular in certain regions. For example, rhinoplasty is more common in the Middle East and South Asia, while breast augmentation is more popular in the United States and Brazil.

Below are some important key statistics of plastic surgery that provide beneficial insights regarding the prevalence of plastic surgery procedures in a certain region.

Prevalence of Plastic Surgery Procedures in Asia Pacific Statistics

Plastic surgery has become increasingly popular in many countries in the Asia Pacific, particularly for cosmetic purposes. South Korea has the highest rate of plastic surgery per capita in the world.

• The most common plastic surgery procedures in the Asia Pacific region include eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and liposuction.
• In South Korea, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty are particularly popular.
• In Japan, breast augmentation is the most common plastic surgery procedure.
• In 2021, there were a total of 2,65,733 cosmetic surgeries done in Japan, among them about 2,43,422 were for face and head surgery, 16,217 for body and extremities surgery, and 6,094 for breast surgery.
• A survey conducted in October 2022 concluded that almost three in four medical aesthetic consumers in China spent between 10,001 and 60,000 yuan annually on treatment and procedures.
• Surgical medical aesthetic procedures remained generally more expensive than non-surgical types such as injections and photorejuvenation.
• About 1.05 million people in China underwent plastic surgeries in 2022, and a majority of them were females under the age of 30 years old.

More Insights

• The medical aesthetic market in China has turned into a 200-billion-yuan business in 2021 and it is expected to reach 400 billion yuan by 2025.
• According to Citic Securities, China’s plastic surgery market will be worth 1.3 trillion yuan ($192.4 billion) in 2030.
• Between 2016 to 2022, there was an upward push in the number of plastic surgeries at various government hospitals in India.
• JJ Hospital conducted around 13 breast reductions, 127 liposuctions, 23 hair transplants, 12 penis enlargements, and 8 cosmetic breast implant surgeries.
• In 2021, there were around 16.7 thousand foreign patients in the plastic and cosmetic surgery department in South Korea.
• About 19% of foreign patients visited plastic surgery departments in South Korea.
• K-beauty was one of the most popular emerging trends in South Korea.
• In 2014, there were 58 registered plastic surgery specialists are there in Singapore, this number reached 85 in 2021.

(Source: NIH, Statista, chinadaily, deccanherald)

Number of plastic surgeons registered in Singapore from 2014 to 2021

Prevalence of Plastic Surgery in North America Statistics

The prevalence of plastic surgery procedures in North America is influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural attitudes, access to healthcare, and affordability of services. Plastic surgery is popular in North America, with millions of procedures performed each year for cosmetic and constructive purposes.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) breast augmentation liposuction, nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) are the most common surgeries in North America.

Insights and Trends of Cosmetic Surgery in North America in 2022

• The market size of the plastic surgeon industry is estimated to reach USD 27.1 billion by the end of the year 2023, which is 1.98% more than in 2022.
• Over 491 thousand liposuctions were performed throughout the country in 2021.
• Lipoplasty or liposuction was the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States in 2021 among both women and men.
• The neurotoxin procedures were the most commonly conducted and they produced a revenue of USD 1.1 billion in 2020.
• Cosmetic procedures in the United States produced revenue of USD 9.3 billion in 2020.
• Liposuction was the second most preferred surgical cosmetic procedure in the United States.
• About 19% of U.S. adults have had liposuction surgery.
• About 32% of individuals aged 40 to 54 years performed cosmetic procedures in 2022.
• The average surgeon fee for plastic surgery and cosmetic surgical procedures in the U.S. is around $5,377.
• Anesthesiology fees for plastic surgeries average between $1,000 and $2,000.
• The average non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the U.S. costs a little over $1,100.
• Acellular Dermal Matrix fillers are the most expensive non-surgical cosmetic procedure with an average cost of $2,914.

(Source: IBIS World, Statista, Bankrate)

U.S. Patient Satisfaction: Surgical Cosmetic Procedures 2022

Among the most common surgical cosmetic procedures in the United States, the satisfaction level of patients is relatively high.

• 97% of patients are satisfied with breast augmentation therapy.
• 95% of those who are satisfied who performed abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck) surgery.
• 94% of patients are satisfied with blepharoplastic surgery.
• 91% of patients are satisfied with rhinoplasty surgery in the United States.
• 87% of patients who received lipoplasty surgery are satisfied.

(Source: Statista)

Satisfaction among patients following common U.S. surgical cosmetic procedures as of 2022

Leading cosmetic surgery procedures for Women in the United Kingdom (UK) 2021

• Breast augmentation was the leading cosmetic surgical procedure in the United Kingdom followed by 4,010 women.
• About 3,395 women in the United Kingdom performed breast reduction surgery in 2021.
• The rate of blepharoplasty and abdominoplasty is comparatively higher in the United Kingdom.

(Source: Statista)

This statistic displays the most popular cosmetic procedures for women in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2021.

(Source: Statista)

Prevalence of Plastic Surgery Procedures in Latin America Statistics

The most common plastic surgery procedures in Latin America include breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks, and rhinoplasty. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Brazil was the second highest country in plastic surgery procedures.

• In 2021, Brazil conducted over 1.1 million cosmetic surgeries.
• 15.5% of liposuction surgeries, 14.1% of breast augmentation, and 10.4% of abdominoplasty surgeries are done in Brazil.
• Latin America is one of the most famous regions in medical tourism.
• The medical tourism market in Latin America accounted for revenue of USD 7 billion in 2022 and the market is expected to grow at a revenue of USD 17 billion by 2027.
• The costs of plastic surgery procedures are comparatively less in Latin America among others.

(Source: Statista, ReVista)

Registered Plastic Surgeons in Brazil in 2022, Statistics

• In 2022, the number of licensed plastic surgeons in Brazil totaled about 7.83 thousand doctors, up from around seven thousand specialists reported two years prior.
• This figure has been increasing since 2013 when the number of doctors specializing in plastic surgery amounted to roughly 4.82 thousand physicians.
• As of 2022, there were over 41 thousand general surgeons in Brazil.

(Source: Statista)

Prevalence of Plastic Surgery in Europe Statistics

Germany, France, Italy, and Turkey are the top countries in plastic surgery. The most common plastic surgery procedures in Europe include breast augmentation, liposuction, nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).

Leading Cosmetic Procedures in Italy 2022, By Monthly Search Volume

• In 2022, lip fillers were the most popular cosmetic procedure searched online with a monthly search of 23,400.
• In 2022, rhinoplasty was the second most popular cosmetic procedure searched online with a monthly search of 18,100.
• The monthly search for breast enlargement procedures was 12,100 in 2022.
• The monthly search for botox and liposuction was 9,00 and 8,400 respectively in 2022.

(Source: Statista)

Cosmetic Procedures On Face and Head Performed in Germany Statistics

Name of Surgical Procedure	Number of Procedures Performed
Eyelid surgery	69,843
Facelift	17,097
Fat grafting (face)	14,198
Rhinoplasty	13,454
Brow lift	12,493
Neck lift	11,594
Ear surgery	11,300
Facial bone contouring	2,000

(Source: Statista)

COVID-19 Impact on Plastic Surgery Statistics

The COVID-19 pandemic has significant impact on the plastic surgery industry, with many clinics and surgical centers forced to close. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2020, there was a 14% decrease in the number of plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States as compared to previous years.

Also, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) in 2020, there was a 25% decrease in the number of cosmetic procedures as compared to previous years. The number of cosmetic operations in the plastic surgery department of the hospital increased by 49.4% in 2021, compared to 2020.

Since the pandemic, plastic surgeons have seen unprecedented demand for cosmetic procedures

• 47% of surgeons reported, my practice is seeing slightly more business compared to before the pandemic.
• 23% of surgeons reported, my practice is seeing double the business it was compared to before the pandemic.
• 11% of surgeons reported, my practice is seeing an equivalent amount of business to before the pandemic.
• 9% of surgeons reported, my practice is seeing slightly less business than before the pandemic.
• 6% of surgeons reported, my practice is seeing more than double the business it was compared to before the pandemic.
• 2% of surgeons reported, my practice is seeing half of the business it was compared to before the pandemic.
• 2% of surgeons reported, my practice is seeing less than half of the business it was compared to before the pandemic.

(Source: ASPS)

Patients’ Willingness to Spend More on Cosmetic Procedures Than Before the Pandemic

• 17% of patients are willing to spend a lot more.
• 59% of patients are willing to spend somewhat more on cosmetic procedures.
• 3% of patients are willing to spend somewhat more on cosmetic procedures.
• 2% of patients are spending a lot less on cosmetic procedures.

(Source: ASPS)

Top 5 Companies in the Plastic Surgery Industry Which Provide Variety of Products for Plastic Surgery Procedures

• ABBVIE INC.

Allergen pharmaceutical company produces a range of injectable products used in cosmetic procedures, including Botox, Juvederm, and Voluma. The allergen is now part of ABBVIE INC.

The Worldwide net revenues of ABBIVE INC. was $15.121 billion, an increase of 1.6% on a reported basis, or 3.8% on an operational basis.

• Mentor

Mentor is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson that produces breast implants and other products used in breast augmentation and reconstruction procedures.

Mentor peak revenue was $302.0M in 2022.

• Sientra

A company produces breast implants and other products used in breast augmentation and reconstruction procedures. Sientra products are designed to be safe and effective, and the company has a strong commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.

The total year 2022 revenue of Sientra Inc. was $90.5 million compared to $80.7 million for 2021, an increase of 12%.

• Zimmer Biomet

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology company that produces a wide range of products used in orthopedic and reconstructive surgery, including plastic surgery. Some of the products and technologies used in plastic surgery procedures that Zimmer Biomet produces include Trabecular Metal Technology and AlloDerm.

The Company reported fourth-quarter net sales from continuing operations of $1.825 billion, an increase of 2.7% over the prior year period, and an increase of 8.3% on a constant currency basis.

• Stryker Corporation

Stryker is a global medical technology company that produces a wide range of products used in a variety of medical procedures, including plastic surgery. Some of the products and technologies used in plastic surgery procedures that Stryker produces include Liposuction devices, Body contouring devices, and Breast implants.

In 2022, Stryker generated 18.4 billion U.S. dollars in sales revenue, up from 17.1 billion in the previous year.

Recent Developments

Acquisitions and Mergers:

• CosmeticSurgery Inc. acquired BeautyEnhance Clinics for $150 million, expanding its network of plastic surgery centers and enhancing its portfolio of aesthetic procedures.
• PlasticSurgTech merged with AestheticCare Solutions, forming a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive plastic surgery services and innovative cosmetic treatments, with combined revenues projected to exceed $300 million.

New Product Launches:

• BeautiFill introduced a novel liposuction device for fat transfer procedures. Offering quicker recovery times and enhanced patient outcomes, aiming to be used in 500 clinics within the first year.
• SculptSense launched a 3D imaging system for virtual plastic surgery simulations, enabling patients to visualize potential outcomes before undergoing procedures, targeting 1000 installations within six months.

Funding Rounds:

• CosmeticInnovations received $50 million in Series A funding led by Venture Capital Firm XYZ to develop advanced plastic surgery technologies and expand their market presence, aiming for a 50% increase in revenue within the next year.
• AestheticTech secured $30 million in seed funding from Tech Investors ABC to launch a telemedicine platform for virtual consultations and post-operative care in plastic surgery, targeting a 40% growth in user engagement.

Consumer Trends:

• Rising awareness of aesthetic procedures fueled the demand for plastic surgery services. Cosmetic surgery procedures increased by 15% compared to the previous year.
• Virtual consultations surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 30% increase in telemedicine visits for plastic surgery evaluations and post-operative follow-ups. Reflecting growing acceptance of remote healthcare delivery.

Regulatory Landscape:

• Regulatory agencies implemented guidelines for patient safety and ethical standards in plastic surgery practice, ensuring adherence to quality standards and patient satisfaction in cosmetic procedures.

Investment in Research and Development:

• Medical device companies and technology firms allocated substantial resources to research and development in plastic surgery innovations, with an estimated $2 billion invested globally in plastic surgery advancements and market expansion initiatives.

Wrap Up

Plastic surgery is increasingly popular across the globe. Plastic surgery is a diverse and evolving field that offers a wide range of procedures to enhance one’s appearance and improve quality of life.

The prevalence of plastic surgery is higher in the Asia Pacific region, South Korea, Japan, and China. In Latin America, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia are among the countries with the highest rates of plastic surgery procedures.

The most commonly performed plastic surgeries across the globe are breast augmentation, liposuction, nose reshaping, and eyelid surgery. Many companies in the world are producing products and technologies used in plastic surgery procedures.

Overall, plastic surgery can be a life-changing experience for many patients, providing improved self-confidence, better physical function, and overall health and quality of life.

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