ASAPS reports Americans spent more than $12 billion on aesthetics in 2014

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its complete 18th annual multi- specialty statistical data today showing an aesthetic plastic surgery spend consistent with the figures for 2013, with Americans spending more than $12 billion on surgical and non-surgical procedures for the second year in a row.

With more than 10 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2014, those that showed the largest growth in volume on a year-on-year basis included buttock augmentation (up 86%), labiaplasty (up 49%), and nonsurgical fat reduction (up 42%). Additionally, more men are turning to aesthetic cosmetic procedures, with dramatic increases seen in both surgical and nonsurgical options over the past five years and a 43% increase overall. Some of the more popular procedures, including a few in the top five lists, did see decreases in 2014 including breast augmentation (down 8.5%), ear surgery (down 12.3%), injectables (down 6.5%) and photorejuvenation, (down 18.9%).

“Despite the decreases in specific procedural areas however, one thing is abundantly clear: The number of men flocking to plastic surgeons for both surgical and nonsurgical procedures continues to increase dramatically and are up 43% this year alone,” states Michael Edwards, MD, President of the ASAPS.

Since ASAPS began collecting statistical data in 1997, there has been a 273% increase in the number of procedures performed on men.

James Grotting, MD, President-Elect of ASAPS commented, “This is not a trend we expect to see wane anytime soon. Facing a challenging and sometimes ageist job market, men, like women, are starting to consider their options to maintain a youthful appearance that exudes exuberance and energy and the full spectrum of care offered by board-certified plastic surgeons caters to their individual need.”