Cosmetic Surgery Quick Facts: 2006 ASAPS Statistics

The following page lists highlights from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's 2006 plastic surgery statistics. We also have the full 2006 ASAPS Plastic Surgery Statistics available, in PDF format.

Highlights of the ASAPS 2006 Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery

-Nearly 11 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2006, up 7 percent from 2005, according to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In addition, more than 5.2 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year.

- Surgical cosmetic procedures increased 2 percent, with more than 1.8 million procedures performed. For the first time, breast augmentation (329,000) is the most popular surgical procedure since the ASPS began collecting statistics in 1992. Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures increased 8 percent, with more than 9 million performed, and hyaluronic acid injectables (778,000) make the top five for first time. Reconstructive plastic surgery decreased 3 percent. Tumor removals (3.9 million) remain the most often performed reconstructive plastic surgery procedure.

FEMALE
9.9 million cosmetic procedures
9% UP from 2005
55% UP from 2000 to 2006
90% of all cosmetic surgery patients

MALE
1.1 million cosmetic procedures
8% UP from 2000 to 2006
7% DOWN from 2005
9% of all cosmetic surgery patients

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
11 million cosmetic procedures
7% UP from 2004
48% UP from 2000 to 2006
$11.5 billion spent on cosmetic procedures

Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
1.9 million cosmetic surgical procedures
2% UP from 2005
3% DOWN from 2000
55% UP in breast augmentation (First time as #1 procedure since the 1992 silicone implant restriction)

Statistical data courtesy of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

The 2100-member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is the only plastic surgery organization devoted entirely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery. ASAPS is recognized throughout the world as the authoritative source for cosmetic surgery education. U.S. and Canadian members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Toll-free referral line: 888.ASAPS.11 (272.7711). Web site: www.surgery.org