Plastic Surgery

The best treatment for promoting healthy skin and preventing skin damage is to protect your skin from the sun by wearing a sunblock with a SPF of 30 or above. 

Cosmetic Surgery Quick Facts

  • In 2007, more than 11 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States. (ASPS)
  • Of all the cosmetic procedures performed in 2007, 91% were for women and 9% were for men. (ASPS)

    • Cosmetic Procedures by Gender

    Top Cosmetic Non-Surgical Procedures
    Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2007)
  • The most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in 2007 was Botox injections; the most popular surgical procedure was liposuction. (ASAPS)
  • From 1997 to 2007, the amount of surgical procedures have increased 142% and non-surgical treatments have increased 743%. (ASAPS)
  • Men and women in the 35 to 50 age group accounted for 47% of all cosmetic procedures that were performed in 2007. (ASAPS)
  • The top surgical cosmetic procedure performed for women in 2007 was breast augmentation, for a total of 347,500 procedures. Rounding out the top five are liposuction, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), eyelid surgery, and tummy tuck. (ASPS)
  • The top non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed for women in 2007 was Botox Cosmetic injection, for a total of 4.3 million procedures. Other top non-surgical cosmetic procedures were hyaluronic acid injection, chemical peel, laser hair removal, and microdermabrasion. (ASPS)

    • Cosmetic Procedures: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical

    Cosmetic Surgery
    Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2007)
  • The top surgical cosmetic procedure performed for men in 2007 was rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), for a total of 74,000 procedures. The next top procedures were eyelid surgery, liposuction, male breast augmentation, and hair transplantation. (ASPS)
  • The top non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed for men in 2007 was Botox Cosmetic injection, for a total of 296,000 procedures. Other top non-surgical cosmetic procedures were microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, chemical peel, and laser skin resurfacing. (ASPS)
  • Cosmetic surgery is considered “elective surgery” and not covered by most health insurance plans.

Skin Care Facts

  • The skin is the largest organ of the body. It filters out many harmful products and keeps them from entering the body. The skin absorbs nutrients and attracts moisture from the air. It is the body's first line of defense against infection, injuries, and dehydration.
  • The skin is constantly being regenerated, shedding 2 to 3 billion skin cells each day in a month-long renewal cycle.
  • Skin damage and aging of the skin is accelerated with sun exposure, use of alcohol, smoking, and poor nutrition. To promote healthy skin, it is important to eat healthy, cleanse and moisturize properly, avoid smoking, and always protect skin from the sun.
  • Approximately 80% of sun damage to the skin occurs by the age of 18.
  • Men who shave on a daily basis tend to have younger looking skin at middle-age than women of comparable age. The razor removes the top layer of skin, encouraging cell turnover and promoting healthier, younger looking skin.