What is the Most Commonly Performed Cosmetic Surgery Procedure?

Recently the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery released its 2011 cosmetic surgery statistics. Their data shows that over 9.2 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed in 2011.

There were over 1.6 million cosmetic surgery procedures performed last year. The top five procedures included:
- Liposuction(325,332)
- Breast augmentation (316,848)
- Abdominoplasty (149,410)
- Eyelid surgery (147,540)
- Breast lift (127,054)

Breast Augmentation. How Do You Pick the Right Size?

One of the most important questions facing a breast augmentation patient is the size of the implant that will meet her goals. The answer is complicated for multiple reasons. Many factors influence the final implant recommendation, including the patient’s aesthetic goals, her baseline anatomy, the doctor and patients ability to communicate with each other, and the patient’s visualization of the doctor’s recommendation and how realistically it meets her expectations.

In an effort to minimize any miscommunication in the selection of the appropriate breast implant size, surgeons utilize a variety of protocols. The patient’s initial consultation is the starting point. The patient is asked to define her aesthetic goals. Most patients strive for harmony in balance and proportion with her body shape. Typically, most want a natural look although some request upper breast fullness.

Aesthetic Surgical Images Participates in Race for the Cure

On October 7th staff members of Aesthetic Surgical Images participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The 5k run is an annual event that raises funds to support breast cancer research. The event honors those who have lost their battle with breast cancer while celebrating those who have survived breast cancer. In addition to supporting research, the event also promotes breast cancer awareness, education, and early breast cancer detection.

The magnitude of the incidence and severity of breast cancer cannot be underestimated. Last year, 230,480 new cases of breast cancer occurred in the United States, and sadly 39,520 women died of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the leading cancer among American women and second only to lung cancer in mortality. Last year there were over two-million women living in the United Stated who had been treated for breast cancer. It’s fair to say that this disease touches each one of us in some way.

Jewel Teams with ASPS

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently announced a partnership with singer songwriter, Jewel, to promote breast reconstruction awareness. Jewel, a four-time Grammy nominated singer will perform a benefit concert on October 29th, during the annual ASPS meeting in New Orleans. The proceeds will be donated to charitable organizations that support breast reconstruction. The concert will feature her new song “Flower” which has been dedicated to breast cancer awareness.