April 12, 2017
Americans spent $16 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally-invasive procedures in 2016, more than ever before, according to a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
The report also figured out what procedures cost on average across the country.
Among the more popular cosmetic surgical procedures and their related costs were:
• Breast augmentation, 290,467 procedures, national average cost of $3,719
• Liposuction, 235,237, $3,200
• Nose reshaping, 223,018, $5,046
• Tummy tuck, 127,633 procedures, $5,798
• Buttock augmentation, 18,489, $4,356
Here's the average cost for some popular minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures:
• Wrinkle treatment injections (botulinum toxin type-A, 7 million procedures, national average cost of $385
• Hyaluronic acid fillers, 2 million, $644
• Chemical peel, 1.3 million, $673
Microdermabrasion, 775,014, $138
Laser treatments (Intense Pulsed Light), 656,781 procedures, $433
According to a news release from the ASPS:
The national average cost of breast augmentation surgery decreased 2.7 percent from 2015. The cost for liposuction increased 6.1 percent and nose reshaping increased 5.6 percent. Botulinum toxin type A injections increased by less than 1 percent from 2015, while hyaluronic acid costs increased 5 percent and chemical peels increased 5.7 percent compared to 2015.
Cost factors for most cosmetic surgeries include the type of surgery, location where it is performed, surgeon's experience and insurance coverage. Fees generally do not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.
"The most important consideration for patients should be choosing a board-certified, ASPS-member surgeon," said ASPS president Debra Johnson, M.D., in a statement. "Before you undergo any procedure, make sure you're putting yourself in the hands of only the most qualified and highly trained plastic surgeons. The cost of any procedure is not nearly as important as doing your homework and selecting a surgeon whose primary focus is your safety."
