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CosmeticProcedures.com is a website dedicated to informing consumers about cosmetic surgery and helping you find a qualified plastic surgeon in your area. We provide an informative resource center ideal for anyone looking for in-depth information on a wide variety of cosmetic procedures. Our resource center includes referential articles on all plastic surgery topics, frequently asked questions and statistical data. We provide information that is important to any potential cosmetic surgery patient.
We believe that knowledge is power and that consumers should be informed about cosmetic procedures before they decide to undergo any elective medical procedure. Our website adheres to a high standard of quality and accuracy. When you read our resource guides, you will obtain a better understanding of cosmetic surgery, its benefits and its risks.
Did You Know?
Minimally invasive procedures are 5 times more popular that invasive procedures
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons; there were 9,957,947 minimally invasive procedures performed in the United States in 2007. This compares to 1,937,118 surgical procedures performed over the same time period.
Botox Shots and Chemical Peels are the most popular minimally invasive procedures
There were 4,625,192 botox shots given to American consumers in 2007. The next 3 most popular procedures were chemical peels, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion with about 1,000,00 procedures each performed. About 30% of those procedures were performed in the Mountain and West Coast region while only 13% were performed in the South Central states (Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, etc.)
Breast Augmentation and Liposuction are the most popular surgical procedures.
About 350,000 Americans underwent a breast augmentation in 2007 and a little over 300,000 Americans had liposuction. Rhinoplasty (nose-reshaping) and Eyelid surgery followed close behind. Almost 40% of all breast augmentations were performed in the Western United States.