March 23, 2007
More Americans Having Cosmetic Work Done
11 Million Procedures Were Performed In 2006; Breast Augmentation Is Most Popular
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In November 2006, the FDA approved the return of silicone breast implants to the U.S. market, ending a partial ban on that began in 1992. (AP / file)
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The ASPS statistics, released Thursday, show that America's top five cosmetic surgeries in 2006 were:
The top five nonsurgical procedures were:
Breast augmentation led all cosmetic surgeries for the first time in 2006.
"Breast augmentation has always been among the top five surgical procedures but until now has never been No. 1," ASPS President Roxanne Guy, M.D., says in an ASPS news release.
In November 2006, the FDA approved the return of silicone breast implants to the U.S. market, ending a partial ban that began in 1992 over health concerns if the implants ruptured and leaked.
"With the return of silicone breast implants to the U.S. market, it is likely the number of breast augmentations will continue to increase," Guy says. "Some women prefer the look and feel of silicone implants and were waiting for the FDA to make its decision."
Top Procedures For Women
Women got nearly 10 million cosmetic procedures done in 2006. That's an increase of 9 percent from 2005 and a 55 percent increase since 2000, according to the ASPS.
Their top five cosmetic surgeries in 2006 were:
Women's top five nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2006 were:
Top Procedures for Men
About 1 million men got cosmetic procedures in 2006. That's up 8 percent since 2000, but down 7 percent from 2005, notes the ASPS.
In 2006, men's top five cosmetic surgeries were:
Men's top five nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2006 were:
By Miranda Hitti
Reviewed by Louise Chang, M.D.
© 2007, WebMD Inc. All rights reserved.
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- I don't do it.I see no need for this. I feel is fake. A waste of money. I am happy with my body so I see reason to do this. I am older so I grow old gracefully as I don't want to look like some 20 year old. If others wish to change their body that their business.
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- I second that GunOwnerDan, fact is though most of these women don't get these things done for men, they get them done to impress other women, they really need to get over themselves.
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- Fake women with implants make me sick. I'd much rather be with a natural A cup than an unnatural D cup!
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