Facial Plastic Surgery Statistics
Facial Plastic Surgery Statistics from 2015
The rise and fall of popularity for different types of facial plastic surgery, as well as other cosmetic procedures, is heavily documented and analyzed at the end of each year to determine that year’s most popular trends in cosmetic procedures.
Here’s a brief look at last year’s statistical analysis on facial plastic surgery procedures, separated by patient ages.
Ages 13-19
This age group is the most susceptible to celebrity influence and the effects of the selfie movement. Both celebrity influence and the selfie movement can cause young people to be more aware of their own appearance.
The most popular facial cosmetic surgical procedures and their percentage change compared to 2014 are:
- Chin augmentation (mentoplasty)—down 4%
- Dermabrasion—up 5%
- Ear surgery (otoplasty)—up 3%
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)—down 1%
- Lip augmentation (other than injectable materials)—up 6%
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)—no change
Facial cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures compared to 2014 are:
- Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox, Dysport)—up 2%
- Chemical peel—up 4%
- Laser skin resurfacing—up 4%
- Microdermabrasion—down 10%
- Soft tissue fillers—up 4%
Ages 20-29
While this age group isn’t as susceptible to celebrity influence and the selfie movement, there is still a lot of pressure to keep up a younger looking appearance.
The most common facial cosmetic surgical procedures compared to 2014 for this age group are:
- Cheek implant (malar augmentation)—up 5%
- Chin augmentation (mentoplasty)—down 4%
- Dermabrasion—up 3%
- Ear surgery (otoplasty)—up 2%
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)—down 2%
- Facelift (rhytidectomy)—down 2%
- Forehead lift—down 3%
- Hair transplantation—no change
- Lip augmentation (other than injectable materials)—up 6%
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)—up 1%
Common facial cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures compared to 2014 include:
- Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport)—no change
- Chemical peel—up 6%
- Laser skin resurfacing—up 4%
- Microdermabrasion—down 9%
- Soft tissue fillers—up 5%
Ages 30-39
This time of life, between the exuberance of youth and the age wrinkles, tends to put more focus on outward appearance, as people in this age category often worry about getting older.
The most popular facial cosmetic surgical procedures and their change in percentage compared to 2014 are:
- Cheek implant (malar augmentation)—up 5%
- Chin augmentation (mentoplasty)—down 4%
- Dermabrasion—up 5%
- Ear surgery (otoplasty)—up 2%
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)—down 1%
- Facelift (rhytidectomy)—down 1%
- Forehead lift—down 4%
- Hair transplantation—down 1%
- Lip augmentation (other than injectable materials)—up 7%
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)—down 1%
Popular facial cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures compared to 2014 include:
- Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport)—up 1%
- Chemical peel—up 6%
- Laser skin resurfacing—up 5%
- Microdermabrasion—down 10%
- Soft tissue fillers—up 5%
Ages 40-54
For people in this age group, cosmetic surgery can be used as a way to keep yourself in the game. Whether it’s at work or in the dating pool, a younger look can keep you from looking outdated.
Some common facial cosmetic surgical procedures compared to 2014 are:
- Cheek implant (malar augmentation)—up 3%
- Chin augmentation (mentoplasty)—down 4%
- Dermabrasion—up 4%
- Ear surgery (otoplasty)—up 2%
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)—no change
- Facelift (rhytidectomy)—down 2%
- Forehead lift—down 3%
- Hair transplantation—no change
- Lip augmentation (other than injectable materials)—up 7%
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)—no change
Some of the most popular facial cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures and their percentages compared to 2014 include:
- Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport)—up 2%
- Chemical peel—up 4%
- Laser skin resurfacing—up 6%
- Microdermabrasion—down 8%
- Soft tissue fillers—up 7%
Ages 55+
This age category is all about the touch up. Just because you’ve lived a full life, doesn’t mean that you have to show it.
The most popular facial cosmetic surgical procedures among this age group, and their change in percentage compared to 2014, are:
- Cheek implant (malar augmentation)—up 5%
- Chin augmentation (mentoplasty)—down 4%
- Dermabrasion—up 4%
- Ear surgery (otoplasty)—up 1%
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)—down 2%
- Facelift (rhytidectomy)—down 2%
- Forehead lift—down 5%
- Hair transplantation—down 2%
- Lip augmentation (other than injectable materials)—up 4%
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)—up 1%
Common facial cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures compared to 2014 include:
- Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Dysport)—no change
- Chemical peel—up 6%
- Laser skin resurfacing—up 4%
- Microdermabrasion—down 10%
- Soft tissue fillers—up 6%
Consult with Your Doctor
Before receiving any type of cosmetic procedure, it is important that you book a consultation with your doctor to discuss which procedures are best suited for you. Book a consultation with Dr. Binder today.