Plastic Surgery by the Numbers
Posted on
October 1, 2012
by
Los Angeles magazine
- 91% of all cosmetic procedures in the United States are performed on women.
- 31% of all surgical cosmetic procedures in the U.S. are done in the Pacific/Western region—the highest percentage in the country.
- $10.4 billion was spent on cosmetic procedures in the United States last year.
- $100,000 is the highest price for the “Wonder Woman”—an all-in-one makeover.
- 40 to 54 is the age group most likely to undergo cosmetic procedures.
- Use of injectable fillers and Botox has spiked in the last decade. The use of fillers is up 190% (2000-2011) and the use of Botox is up 621% (2000-2011).
