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Plastic Surgery: Today’s Trends

As with anything else, trends come and go in the world of plastic surgery. With an economy that doesn’t seem to want to get jumpstarted, people are choosing to have different procedures than they might in a more robust time period. in the latter half of the first decade of the new millennium, there has been a sharp decline in the number of surgeries. Of course, with the industry making nearly 12 billion dollars in 2008, one could hardly call this evidence of a downturn. But as techniques and procedures change, so do the operations and procedures people are choosing to get.

One startling change has been a tremendous increase in the popularity of nonsurgical procedures. This can be mostly attributed to the advent of Botox, which has given millions of people a chance to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles with simple injections rather than an extensive procedure. Botox is more popular at this time than any surgical procedure, even ones like liposuction and breast augmentation, which have always enjoyed tremendous popularity.

Of course, it isn’t simply the cost of plastic surgery that is making people think twice about what procedures they want to have done. in an uncertain economy, very few people feel so confident in their jobs they can schedule the time off a major piece of plastic surgery requires for recovery time. Of course, there are two sides to that coin as well. Older people in the workforce see young college graduates coming in the door every day, many of them willing to work for smaller salaries, even if they lack the experience. Surgical procedures can’t actually make you any younger but we live in a society where appearance is everything.

Technology has also caused the more traditional forms of liposuction to take a hit, while laser lipo has become the next big thing. not only is the procedure much less dangerous, it requires far less downtime. With traditional liposuction, a patient can expect to miss as much as two weeks of work time. With the new laser treatments, many patients can be back at work within just a couple of days.

Overall, the number for all forms of plastic surgery are way up from where they were fifteen years ago, and this overall trend is unlikely to change anytime soon. With newer procedures, less invasive techniques, and dropping prices, expect to see the field expand in the coming years as more and more people find they have the desire and funds to get the corrections they want.

Plastic Surgery: Today’s Trends

More women getting breast enhancements

More women are getting bigger bust lines and that could mean they have bigger wads of disposable cash.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery just released their 2011 study that showed body boosting procedures are on the rise. in fact, the plastic surgery industry has crossed the $10 billion dollar per year threshold in the United States.

Arizona-based plastic surgeons are echoing this sentiment, saying that they are seeing a spike in patients requesting body augmenting procedures like breast implants, chin implants, lip implants and even rear-end implants now that the economy and job stabilization has improved.

Cosmetic surgical procedures increased almost 1 percent in the past year, with over 1.6 million procedures in 2011. Surgical procedures accounted for 18 percent of the total numbers of procedures performed and represented 63 percent of total expenditures.

In the ASAPS’ 15th annual multi-specialty procedural statistics report, the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased 197 percent since the tracking of the statistics first began in 1997. Almost 9.2 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2011.

“Even during the worst parts of the economic downturn people were still having plastic surgery procedures performed,” said Dr. Daniel Shapiro of Shapiro Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale. “Many patients that had procedures performed during that time period attributed their decision to look younger to stay competitive in the job market.”

According to the report, more men had plastic surgery in 2011 than ever before.

“At my practice, we saw at least a 20 percent increase in men having both surgical and non-surgical procedures,” said Shapiro. “Men are definitely conscious of their appearance and are willing to spend just as much as women to reverse the signs of aging.”

More women getting breast enhancements

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon Discusses Social Media and U. S. Approval of Cosmetic Surgery

Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) November 22, 2011

according to the most recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 9.3 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the U. S. in 2010. while Dr. Grady Core, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Birmingham, AL, finds the sheer volume of procedures performed in 2010 impressive, he stresses the 51% approval rating of cosmetic surgery is far more intriguing. as healthcare practices continue to dedicate more resources to forming online communities through social media sites such as Facebook, he says he expects the overall acceptance of procedures such as liposuction, breast augmentation, and breast lifts to continue to climb.

Dr. Core says he finds this data interesting and wonders how social media marketing will impact the aesthetic healthcare industry as a whole. Similar to conferences such as the annual meetings of ASAPS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Core says that the appeal of social media lies in the ability to interact between plastic surgeons and patients interested in cosmetic enhancement, and enables these communities to learn more about the latest innovations and techniques in the industry.

Another point of interest within the ASAPS report and growing popularity of social media is the correlation between age-related demographics: patients aged 50 and up accounted for 31% of cosmetic procedures in 2010, which is also the fastest growing demographic on Facebbok. as the two seemingly disparate entities continue to come together, he says he expects the 2011 ASAPS report will find support for cosmetic surgery in the U. S. has continued to expand.

Dr. Grady Core earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas. He then completed his general surgery residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and his plastic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Core served as Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, and regularly publishes and presents at plastic surgery meetings around the world. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Core is also well known throughout as a developer of the endoscopic breast augmentation procedure, which is a topic he lectures on regularly at international plastic surgery events.

Core Plastic Surgery is located at 2100 16th Ave. South in Ste. 111 – Ash place in Birmingham, AL 35205, and can be reached at (205) 282-4034, or found online at coreandassociates.com or facebook.com/pages/Plastic-Surgery-Birmingham-Dr-Grady-Core/198036220990.

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American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Facing the Economy

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 26, 2011

How do leaner economic times affect patients’ aesthetic procedure choices? Two recent surveys—one administered to potential patients and one to physician members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)—reveal that many patients are delaying facial plastic surgery and instead seeking out less-costly nonsurgical options due to the impact of the current recession. Surprisingly, the surveys also revealed that physician knowledge of patient preferences differs widely from actual patient preference in terms of treatment cost and longevity. The vast majority of patients indicated they would prefer treatments with longer-lasting results over immediate effects, and most felt that duration of effect was more important than cost in selecting a medical anti-aging treatment. In contrast, physicians perceived patients as desiring immediate effects and valuing cost over longer-lasting results. The full results of the two surveys are published in the article “Impact of the Current Economy on Facial Aesthetic Surgery,” appearing in the September issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

“That the current economy is affecting patients’ choices around facial rejuvenation isn’t so surprising, since previous surveys from ASAPS have shown a decrease in aesthetic surgical procedures and a slight uptick in nonsurgical procedures over recent years,” said T. Jonathan Kurkjian, MD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, who served as lead author of the study. “What is surprising, however, is the disconnect between physicians’ perceptions of patient preferences and actual patient preferences on costs and treatment longevity. Contrary to physician views, the survey results suggest that even for nonsurgical facial aesthetic options, treatment plans should focus more on longevity than on immediate impact.”

The two surveys were conducted by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS) (patient survey) and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) (physician survey). over half (53 percent) of respondents considering facial plastic surgery (N=204) had been affected by the economy in their decision to move forward with medical antiaging treatments. The majority affected respondents said they were likely to either delay facial plastic surgery for one or more years (59 percent) or pursue less-costly options such as microdermabrasion (32 percent). The vast majority (95 percent) also reported that they would prefer a longer-lasting treatment over one with an immediate effect, but shorter duration; furthermore, 60% felt that duration of treatment was more important than cost in selecting a facial aesthetic procedure. In contrast, only 61 percent of plastic surgeons felt that patients preferred long-lasting results, with 82 percent responding that they believed patients would prefer an immediate result lasting one year over a procedure with more gradual effects that lasts over two years. In addition, 63 percent reported that they believed cost was a more important factor for their patients than treatment longevity.

“These survey results show that we should be aware of our patients’ desires when it comes to nonsurgical cosmetic procedures,” said Foad Nahai, MD, Editor-in-Chief of Aesthetic Surgery Journal. “There is an opportunity here to better communicate with patients, discussing the pros and cons of nonsurgical treatments, particularly longevity of these treatments. as the survey indicates, we may find that patients are willing to accept higher costs if they know their procedure will have longer-lasting results.”

About ASJ The Aesthetic Surgery Journal is the peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and is the most widely read clinical journal in the field of cosmetic surgery, with subscribers in more than 60 countries.

Media contact: Adeena Babbitt or Ashley Barton 212.921.0500 media(at)surgery(dot)org

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U.S. Leads the World in Cosmetic Procedures, but Countries With Emerging Economies Closing the Gap

By Denise Mann WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

Aug. 9, 2010 — A global snapshot of plastic surgery procedures suggests that cosmetic surgery is becoming popular in countries with emerging economies, such as India and China. the new statistics released today by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tally the number of surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed in 25 countries. the new data represent 75% of all procedures performed in the world in 2009.

“It is no surprise to me that the United States has the largest number of aesthetic procedures, and same with Brazil,” says ISAPS President Foad Nahai, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Atlanta. “But countries like China and India with emerging economies are generating a lot wealth and as that wealth is passed around, people are choosing to their spend discretionary income on aesthetic procedures.”

According to the new statistics, 17.5% of all procedures were performed in the U.S, and 14.3% were performed in Brazil. China accounted for 12.7% of cosmetic surgery procedures, followed by India at 5.2%.

The top 10 countries for plastic surgery are:

Procedures Vary by Country

The types of procedures that people are opting for differs among countries. “It is not always liposuction and breast augmentation that are no. 1,” he says. Silicone implants for nose reshaping and eyelid surgery are popular in countries such as Thailand and China, he says. Injectables are not as popular in other countries as they are in the U.S yet, he says.

The new numbers also provide information on how many cosmetic procedures are performed across the globe.

“For the first time ever, ISAPs has numbers to show what is going on globally,” he tells WebMD. There are 30,816 plastic surgeons practicing across the globe, and they performed an estimated 8,536,379 surgical procedures and 8,758,187 nonsurgical procedures in 2009, according to the statistics.

Surgeons in all 25 countries included in the survey completed questionnaires on the number of surgical and nonsurgical procedures they performed in 2009. In some countries where there were not enough respondents, researchers made projections based on the responses received.

SOURCES: ISAPS International Survey on Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2009. Foad Nahai, MD, ISAPS president, board-certified plastic surgeon, Atlanta. ©2010 WebMD, LLC. all Rights Reserved.

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Top Medical Spa Procedures

Top Medical Spa Procedures

Author: Lawanna Brock MS/MA

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States increased performed in 2005 increased by 45 percent from 2003. over 9.2 million procedures were performed in 2005. the most frequently performed procedure was Botox injection. More and more people are opting for nonsurgical procedures due to economical factors and reduction of downtime.The top five nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States in 2007 were:1. Botox injection (3,294,782) up 45 percent from 20032. Laser hair removal (1,566,909) up 70 percent from 20033. Chemical peel ( 556,172) down 23 percent from 20034. Microdermabrasion (1,023,931) up 19 percent from 20035. Hyaluronic acid (1,194,222) up 28 percent from 2003What makes a procedure profitable? the difference between the exspense of using the equipment vs. the revenue the equipment generates. your equipment should easily pay for itself.what types of equipment are available? You will find different manufacturers will specialize in certain products such as laser hair removal equipment, microdermabrasion machines, injectables, cellulite reduction equipment and so on. Lately, the trend has been to combine several treatments in one machine (i.e. hair removal, acne treatment, and skin photo rejuvenation). You will need to decide how many treatment rooms you will have, and what procedures you will offer in each. Before making any equipment decisions, you need a solid business plan in place.Botox InjectionsAccording to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): the cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, often referred to by its product name Botox®, is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. the toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Studies have also suggested that Botox is effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes. this is a medical procedure and should be completed in a aseptic environment.Laser Hair RemovalThere are many different technologies available to perform hair removal. there are machines that use LHE (Light Heat Therapy), nd:YAG, Diode and IPL.Many manufactures make machines that will do multiple procedures. these machines will range from $40,000-$150,000.Chemical PeelChemical peels use a chemical solution to in effect smooth the face. Special training is required and this is not recommended for the summer months. In this procedure, layers of skin peel away reducing fine lines and wrinkles, exfoliating and rejuvenating the skin. the results last up to 6 months and are remarkableMicrodermabrasionMicrodermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique that helps repair facial skin that takes a beating from the sun and the effects of aging. As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine wrinkles, scars and unwanted pigmentation. the goal of treatment is exfoliation and with several treatments, the skin looks years younger.

Generally speaking, there are usually two versions of microdermabrasion, one uses crystals and the other one uses diamonds. both crystal and diamond microdermabrasion machines have slightly different benefits to them, so deciding which machine you should get for your spa between the two can be a very confusing process. Omlas, a microdermabrasion equipment manufacturer and distributor has solved this problem by developing the Lux Peel IB-9000. the Lux Peel IB-9000 is a revolutionary microdermabrasion system, which gives the technician performing the treatment the option of using crystals or diamonds, or both at the same time.Hyaluronic AcidAccording to ASAPS, Hyaluronic acid is a natural polysaccharide, that in appropriate form, is a versatile soft tissue filler. currently available as the product name Restylane (also Restylane Fine Line and Perlane) distributed by the Medicis company, and Hylaform distributed by a company named Inamed. Hyaluronic acid is being widely used for the management of wrinkles, fine lines, contour deformities, and volumetric deficiencies of face, cheeks, and lips associated with aging, developmental anomalies, and certain diseases. Restylane/Hylaform does not represent the final answer in the search for an ideal tissue filler but provides a predictable, safe, user-friendly approach.the results can last up to six months. It is especially effective for the nasolabial folds, lip augmentation, and areas of contour deformities. It is also an ideal adjunct for Botox treatment and is frequently used in conjunction with Botox to correct lines and creases that persist.Generally speaking you want to focus on procedures that are non-ablative, comfortable, and show relatively quick results. MedSpa customers also want procedures completed in short time-frames, so try to not exceed an hour for any one procedure. Remember to look for treatment speed when looking to buy a new laser hair removal machine for your spa. the Goddess made by Omlas is currently one of the three fastest laser hair removal machines on the market today. the Goddess reduces treatment time for large areas such as the full back or full legs by up to 75%.the high profit procedures are: Hair Removal, Microdermabrasion and Skin Rejuvenation (wrinkle reduction, spot removal, leg veins, tattoo removal, etc.). so try to stick to these procedures as much as possible and you will see the financial rewards.

About the Author: Lawanna Brock MS/MA is a experienced medical ethetics and Master Technician. She is owner of Vanity Salon and Spa and is an independent beauty consultant. In addition, she is a medical writer with many years of expertise in writing about health and beauty topics.

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