The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported a 3%
increase in number of clients in 2013 from the previous year. More people are
becoming interested in cosmetic procedures, especially due to the arrival of
newer and less invasive procedures. Pop culture, particularly selfies, may be a
factor in greater public interest and may also reflect the increase in both
surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2014.
Botox
In 2013, 6.3 million Americans underwent a Botox treatment which
is 3% more than the number of clients in 2012. Simply put, Botox stops muscles
from contracting by temporarily disabling superficial muscles on the forehead
and around the eyes in order to improve the appearance of wrinkles. Botox
treatment is also used for treatment of migraines and excessive perspiration.
Dermal Fillers
There has also been a significant rise in the number of
client visits for dermal filler application in plastic surgery clinics. In
2013, this form of cosmetic enhancement saw an approximately 13% increase from
2012. Like Botox, fillers are also a convenient means to improve your facial
appearance. Plastic surgeons may fill wrinkled areas with hyaluronic acid, one
of the most common fillers in cosmetic surgery. Fillers are commonly used to
ease the signs of aging by adding volume to plump up the face or hands.
Chemical Peel
About 1.2 million Americans sought chemical peel treatments
in 2013 which represents 3% more chemical peel clients than in 2012. As the
name of the procedure implies, it is a peeling away of the top layer of the
skin using chemicals. It works to remove damaged layers of the skin and
eliminate dark pigments and fine lines. Chemical peels are also great for
sloughing off precancerous skin tissue and for improving the appearance of
scars.
Microdermabrasion
Like chemical peeling, microdermabrasion is a method of
sloughing off the dead or damaged top skin layer. The difference is that it involves
collagen stimulation for healthier-looking and smoother skin. This non-invasive
procedure is great for eliminating fine lines, sun spots, blemishes, and
dullness. Microdermabrasion improves the skin’s ability to absorb nutrients and
moisture and augments the use of anti-aging products. The procedure is basically
painless and carries little, if any, risk which is probably why nearly one
million Americans regularly return to their plastic surgeons for the procedure.
Laser Hair Removal
Unwanted facial and body hair can be a real nuisance. The
hairs are typically removed by shaving, plucking or waxing, however one of the most
reliable methods of hair removal is laser hair removal. Lasers can be used to
remove hair on a larger area without subjecting the patient to intense
discomfort and long recovery periods. Although there has been a decrease in the
number of Americans who sought laser hair removal procedure in 2013, it remains
one of the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures with over 1
million clients in that same year.
It is clear that the demand for non-surgical cosmetic
procedures has remained strong in 2014 as new plastic surgical devices and
products were approved which offer more options and choices to consumers who seek
to refresh or enhance their look.
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