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Cosmetic Surgery Quick Facts 2021

Surgical procedures topping the list for 2021 included Liposuction, Breast Augmentation and Abdominoplasty. Neurotoxins, Skin Treatments and Dermal Fillers made up the top nonsurgical procedures.

All of the information presented on this page is from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank.

Top Surgical Procedures

The top surgical procedures in 2021 were:

  • Liposuction: 491,098
  • Breast Augmentation: 364,753
  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): 242,939
  • Mastopexy (Breast Lift): 167,395
  • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid): 149,668
  • Breast Implant Removal/Replacement: 147,684

Top Surgical Procedures for Women

The top surgical procedures for women in 2021 were:

  • Liposuction: 458,628
  • Breast Augmentation: 362,346
  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): 234,696
  • Mastopexy (Breast Lift): 165,968
  • Removal Replacement of Breast Implants: 146,731
  • Blepharoplasty: 130,489

Top Surgical Procedures for Men

The top surgical procedures for men in 2021 were:

  • Liposuction: 30,806
  • Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction): 22,467
  • Blepharoplasty (Eyelid): 18,688
  • Rhinoplasty (Nose): 10,487
  • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): 7,335
  • Facelift: 5,061

Top Nonsurgical Procedures

The top nonsurgical procedures in 2021 were:

  • Neurotoxins: 3,651,223
  • Dermal Fillers: 1,857,339
  • Skin Treatment (Chemical Peels, Hydrofacials, etc.): 1,390,149
  • Hair Removal: 454,954
  • Skin Treatment (Combination Lasers): 431,485
  • Skin Tightening: 391,855

Top Surgical Procedures by Age

The top surgical procedures by age in 2021 were:

  • 17-35: Breast Augmentation
  • 36-50: Liposuction
  • 51-70: Liposuction
  • 71-plus: Blepharoplasty

Source: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

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