Trends In Plastic Surgery Show The Growth Of Non-Surgical Procedures

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Non-surgical procedures have dramatically outpaced more traditional cosmetic surgery in the past ten years. Even with plastic surgery advances, the more subtle and less costly changes offered by non-surgical products have wide appeal.

Has the downturn in the economy impacted the demand for cosmetic surgery in the US? According to Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Feldman of Advanced Aesthetics, PC, the short answer is no. There has been steady demand for plastic surgery procedures. The industry has changed dramatically in the past ten years, however.

Non-surgical products, such as BOTOXR (FDA approved in 2002) and DysportR (FDA approved in 2009), have radically altered the plastic surgery landscape in the last decade. Non-surgical procedures are now more in demand than more traditional surgical procedures. Going by the sheer number of procedures performed, cosmetic surgeons now perform non-surgical procedures 90% of the time. By contrast, non-surgical procedures accounted for only 26% of the procedures performed in 2000.

Statistics supplied by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) confirm that the top 5 surgeries in the Southeast region are breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facelift. Nationwide, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) replaced facelifts in the top procedure list. The top five non-surgical procedures in the Southeast region are BOTOXR/DysportR, wrinkle fillers, chemical peels, laser hair removal, and microdermabrasion.

The Atlanta, Georgia, area reflects these national trends. Women compose a large majority of Atlanta plastic surgery patients, and breast augmentation is still far and away the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure requested. Non-surgical procedures, including wrinkle fillers like JuvedermR, have outpaced more extensive surgical procedures. While non-surgical procedures are less expensive and require far less healing time, the results from non-surgical procedures are more subtle, superficial, and temporary.

Drs Feldman, Gronka, and Raniere offer two options for cosmetic enhancement. They perform all surgical options at Advanced Aesthetics, PC in a modern surgicenter that combines a friendly home-like environment with a state-of-the-art medical facility. It is state-licensed and fully accredited. Advanced Aesthetics offers a full range of cosmetic surgical procedures of the face, breast, and body.

Truffles Medispa offers less intense non-surgical procedures such as Botox, Fillers, and Laser procedures for those patients looking to avoid surgery. Truffles is a deluxe Medispa offering these procedures and medical grade skin care, all under a Plastic Surgeon's expertise.

Source: Advanced Aesthetics

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Breaking Down the Numbers: Trends in Plastic Surgery Show the Growth of Non-Surgical Procedures

Press Release Source: Advanced Aesthetics, PC On Tuesday May 31, 2011, 8:10 am EDT

ATLANTA, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Non-surgical procedures have dramatically outpaced more traditional cosmetic surgery in the past ten years. Even with plastic surgery advances, the more subtle and less costly changes offered by non-surgical products have wide appeal.

Has the downturn in the economy impacted the demand for cosmetic surgery in the US? According to Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Feldman of Advanced Aesthetics, PC, the short answer is no. There has been steady demand for plastic surgery procedures. The industry has changed dramatically in the past ten years, however.

Non-surgical products, such as BOTOXR (FDA approved in 2002) and DysportR (FDA approved in 2009), have radically altered the plastic surgery landscape in the last decade. Non-surgical procedures are now more in demand than more traditional surgical procedures. Going by the sheer number of procedures performed, cosmetic surgeons now perform non-surgical procedures 90% of the time. By contrast, non-surgical procedures accounted for only 26% of the procedures performed in 2000.

Statistics supplied by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) confirm that the top 5 surgeries in the Southeast region are breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facelift. Nationwide, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) replaced facelifts in the top procedure list. The top five non-surgical procedures in the Southeast region are BOTOXR/DysportR, wrinkle fillers, chemical peels, laser hair removal, and microdermabrasion.

The Atlanta, Georgia, area reflects these national trends. Women compose a large majority of Atlanta plastic surgery patients, and breast augmentation is still far and away the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure requested. Non-surgical procedures, including wrinkle fillers like JuvedermR, have outpaced more extensive surgical procedures. While non-surgical procedures are less expensive and require far less healing time, the results from non-surgical procedures are more subtle, superficial, and temporary.

Drs Feldman, Gronka, and Raniere offer two options for cosmetic enhancement. They perform all surgical options at Advanced Aesthetics, PC (http://www.plasticsurgerycorner.com) in a modern surgicenter that combines a friendly home-like environment with a state-of-the-art medical facility. It is state-licensed and fully accredited. Advanced Aesthetics offers a full range of cosmetic surgical procedures of the face, breast, and body.

Truffles Medispa (http://www.trufflesmedispa.com) offers less intense non-surgical procedures such as Botox, Fillers, and Laser procedures for those patients looking to avoid surgery. Truffles is a deluxe Medispa offering these procedures and medical grade skin care, all under a Plastic Surgeon's expertise.

About Advanced Aesthetics, PC:

Advanced Aesthetics is one of the most successful Atlanta-area cosmetic surgery practices, with offices in three south Atlanta locations: Fayetteville, McDonough, and Newman. Truffles Medispa is located next to and inside Advanced Aesthetics in Fayetteville and McDonough.

The Fayetteville office is located at One Prestige Park, 874 West Lanier Avenue, Suite 100, Fayetteville, GA 30214. They can be reached by phone at 770-461-4000.

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Schenectady Area Plastic Surgeon Reveals Most Popular Non-Surgical Treatments

Posted on: Monday, 25 April 2011, 00:00 CDT

Serving patients from Glens Falls, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs with BOTOXR Cosmetic and related treatments, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Juan Garcia explains the recent rise in non-surgical skin care at his practice.

Glens Falls, New York (PRWEB) April 23, 2011

For the last several years, BOTOXR Cosmetic has become increasingly popular. Board-certified Schenectady area plastic surgeon Dr. Juan Garcia (http://www.drgarciaplasticsurgery.com) attributes that popularity to increased awareness of the benefits and value of such non-surgical treatments.

“I’ve always been a proponent of minimally invasive techniques, so it has been easy for me to understand the popularity of treatments like BOTOX,” says Dr. Garcia. “Recently, I’ve seen these already in-demand non-surgical procedures requested even more at my practice. I was interested in understanding the factors behind this growth and took a look at 2010 plastic surgery statistics to learn more.”

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) tracks yearly statistics about plastic surgery. Although 2010 was a tough year for the economy, the ASPS reports that the total number of cosmetic procedures was increased from the 2009 figure, with minimally-invasive procedures up 5%. BOTOX remained at the top of this list (as it has for many years), and was up 12% from 2009. Soft tissue fillers, IPL treatments, and laser hair removal also became more popular in 2010.

"When I look at these 2010 statistics, I see them reflected in my own practice near Saratoga Springs. BOTOX, fillers, and laser procedures provide a valuable combination of effectiveness with minimal downtime, discomfort, and expense," says Dr. Garcia. "These medical spa procedures can be used to achieve a variety of goals – reduction of lines and wrinkles, skin rejuvenation, hair removal, vein treatment, and much more. For my smart, savvy, and on-the-go patients it’s no surprise these procedures are so popular."

Although Dr. Garcia emphasizes the benefits of medical spa procedures, he’s careful to clarify that they cannot do what surgery can do. He points out that the main drawback of non-surgical procedures is that the results achieved are not as dramatic as the results that can be achieved through surgery. In addition, medical spa procedures often provide only temporary results. Patients usually need to return for a series of treatments and for maintenance procedures.

Dr. Garcia also notes that the safety and efficacy of medical spa procedures are only ensured if people select a qualified provider. The patients who choose his practice do so because they know he has the requisite training and experience.

"I have the utmost respect for the people who visit me for plastic surgery near Albany," Dr. Garcia says. "I give them the facts they need about their options, answer their questions thoroughly, and trust them to select the procedure that makes the most sense for their goals. More and more, they are selecting non-surgical procedures. I expect this trend to continue and look forward to expanding my menu of medical spa services. "

Juan C. Garcia, MD, FACS (http://www.drgarciaplasticsurgery.com) is medical director of Garcia Plastic Surgery, serving Glens Falls, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, and Albany. Plastic surgery offered at the practice includes breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and facelift. Dr. Garcia earned his M.D. degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed a decade of surgical training before entering private practice. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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