Study: Plastic Surgery on US Seniors Rises by 480%

Statistics published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveal that the estimated number of plastic surgery procedures done on US senior citizens aged 65 years and older has risen by 559,000 in just over ten years.

According to the numbers, the total number of operations on citizens of the said age demographic rose

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American Experts Reveal 2011 Plastic Surgery Predictions

Members of a top group of board-certified American surgeons recently gave a number of forecasts on the performance of the US’ plastic surgery industry this 2011. The predictions, coming from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, tackled subjects including patient behavior, procedure popularity, and technological advancements. Most significant among the given influential factors were the Read More

Surgeons Raise Voices Against Provider Register Scheme

UK medical professionals criticized a recently announced register scheme that limits access to injectable cosmetic fillers only to doctors who meet the minimum set of standards established by authorities.

The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (BAAPS) argued against the scheme’s directive of the mandatory registration of health providers before administering treatments like Botox and

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Mommy Makeovers Continue to Soar

Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) mommy makeovers are soaring since 2010, with breast augmentation being on top at 307,000 procedures performed. Dr James Boynton, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, says the trend of mommy makeovers gave rise to related procedures since they're often combined together, like a tummy tuck and Read More

China, India Top Global Plastic Surgery Procedure Counts

A couple of the world’s emerging economies are showing increased spending and patronage for plastic surgery procedures, according to a recently-published survey.

China and India, two of the world’s developing countries, have over the last year shown notable increases in the number of executed plastic surgery procedures. The two nations placed 3rd and 4th in

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US Plastic Surgery Numbers Steady Despite Economic Downturn

In an interesting paradox, US plastic surgeons are seeing a growing patient interest in various procedures despite the dwindling national economy.

Experts verifying the numbers attest to a seemingly stable patient interest plastic surgery operations specifically from patients between the ages of 40 and 55.

Professional analysis on this trend points to a relatively growing

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