Cosmetic procedures grew in 2024, with focus on body contouring treatments
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Americans continue to invest in their aesthetic health.
A new report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows regular growth in aesthetic procedures last year, in particular in the bodily outline and mini-invasive treatments.
The report data, detailed below, reveal where people spend their money.
Cosmetic surgeries are stable
Of nearly 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures carried out in 2024, liposuction and breast augmentation exceeded the list.
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- Liposuction: 349,728 procedures
- Breast augmentation: 306,196 procedures
- Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty): 171,064 procedures
- Sein lifte: 153,616 procedures
- Eye -surgery (Blepharoplasty): 120,755 procedures
Of nearly 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures carried out in 2024, liposuction and breast augmentation exceeded the list, according to ASPS data. (istock)
“Surgical procedures increased by 1% compared to 2023,” shared the president of ASPS, Dr Scott Hollenbeck, a general plastic surgeon based in Charlottesville, in Virginia.
The thigh and buttock elevators were up 3%, while the elevators of the arm and neck increased by 2%.
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Surgeons think that this can reflect the growing use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which can lead to dressed skin.
Mini-invasive treatments reign supreme
Minimumly invasive procedures continue to dominate the aesthetic landscape, with more than 28.5 million years last year. The first five listed below led the pack.
- Neuromodulator injections (for example, botox, dysport): 9,883.711
- Hyaluronic acid charges (HA): 5 331 426
- Skin resurfacing (for example, laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion): 3,703 305
- Skin treatments (for example, elimination of laser hair / tattooing, IPL): 3 112,056
- Increased lips with injectable: 1,449,565
Minimumly invasive procedures continue to dominate the aesthetic landscape, with more than 28.5 million carried out last year, according to ASPS. (istock)
“These treatments remain strong because of their affordability and their short stop time,” said the Surgeon Member of ASPS, Dr. Kristy Hamilton, a general plastic surgeon based in Houston, Texas, in the press release.
“Despite the so-called” filling fatigue “, HA loads continue to dominate the list-when they are made naturally, they are extremely effective,” she added.
Weight loss connection
For the first time, ASPS followed the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, noting that more than 837,000 prescriptions were written by ASPS surgeons in 2024.
Among these patients, 20% had already undergone surgery, 39% envisaged surgery and 41% explored non -surgical options, shared the report.
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“These drugs help patients reach a healthy weight before surgery,” said Dr. Heather Faulkner, a cosmetic plastic surgeon based in Atlanta, Goergia, in the press release.
“But they are not substitutes – you must be close to your objective weight before considering procedures such as vomiting folds or elevators.”
What is feeding interest?
A number of factors could contribute to the high demand for cosmetic procedures, according to experts.
“Perhaps it is a greater exposure via social media or a general decrease in taboos,” said Hollenbeck. “Anyway, patients prioritize their aesthetic health.”
A number of factors could contribute to the high demand for cosmetic procedures, according to experts. (istock)
Surgeons agree that aesthetic procedures go beyond vanity, suggesting that they consist in feeling strong, confident and healthy.
Many also see them as part of a holistic routine of personal care, alongside diet, physical form and mental well-being.
“Patients favor their aesthetic health.”
Social media also helps to normalize aesthetic care, making procedures more accessible and less stigmatized, the report indicates.
Patients now discuss their experiences openly and are looking for natural and subtle improvements, not exaggerated results.
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“There is a trend towards the” ballerina body “, said Dr. Michele Shermak, a general plastic surgeon based in Baltimore, Maryland, in the report.
“Smaller implants, raised silhouettes – women want to look refined, not exaggerated.”
Reconstructive upward surgery
Cosmetic procedures were not the only area of growth. More than a million reconstructive surgeries were carried out in 2024, including the most common listed below.
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- Elimination of tumors (including skin cancer): 361,798
- Hand surgery: 208,480
- Breast reconstruction: 162 579
- Maxillofacial surgery: 54,747
- Revision of the scar: 54 280
According to cosmetic surgeons, patients now discuss their experiences openly and are looking for natural and subtle improvements, with extreme or exaggerated results that are struck. (istock)
“Plastic surgeons are also innovators in complex wound care,” said Dr. Sara Dickie, surgeon of general visual artists based in Morton Grove, Illinois, according to the report.
“Whether it is trauma, dog bites or tumor elimination, our work goes beyond aesthetics.”
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Savings security
Although trends can come and go, ASPS stresses that security must always pass first, recommending that procedures be carried out by certified plastic surgeons with appropriate training and experience.
“Patients want to look and feel better,” added Hollenbeck. “And when it is well done, aesthetic care can support mental and physical well-being in a really significant way.”
