BASICS: PLASTIC SURGERY FAQS

What Is the Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedure?

The most common plastic surgery procedure overall is tumor removal (for skin lesions such as skin cancers). The most common cosmetic surgery procedure is liposuction.

Which Procedure Do Men Have Performed Most Often?

Men most often have the nose reshaped, followed by eyelid surgery.

How Much Cosmetic Surgery Is Performed on Teenagers?

About 3 percent of all cosmetic surgery is performed on people 18 years old or younger. The top procedure is nose reshaping.

How Old Are Most People When They Choose to Have Cosmetic Surgery?

The primary age category for cosmetic surgery is 35 to 50 years. In 1992 and 1994, this group accounted for more than 40 percent of all cosmetic surgery.

In Which State Is Cosmetic Surgery Most Popular?

One out of five cosmetic surgery patients reside in California.

Why Doesn't the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Collect Complete Costs for All Procedures?
Why Just Surgeon's Fees?

The total cost of a procedure includes surgical facilities, anesthesiologists, nurses, medicine and many other factors that make each case unique. As an association of board-certified plastic surgeons, ASPS is best qualified to provide information on what surgeons are charging. The other factors are dependent on region and surgical facility fees.

How Many Cosmetic Surgery Patients Are Repeat Patients?

21 percent in 1994

How many cosmetic surgery patients are having more than one procedure done at the same time?

30 percent in 1994