(ThyBlackMan.com) According to ISAPS, about 25,000,000 esthetic procedures (surgical and non-surgical) are performed across the world annually. Just for comparison, it is like the whole population of Australia would correct or change the appearance! The popularity of plastic and cosmetic operations is growing every year. In comparison with 2000, in 2019 a number of esthetic procedures has increased 200%, and it does not seem that this tendency will slow down.
As any other field, plastic surgery has its own trends that can change over time — some new procedures appear, some become less popular. We have composed a list of trends in plastic surgery for 2019 after the analysis of data from reliable specialized sources.
Naturalness in vogue
Just several years ago, people wanted to change their appearance significantly, making their parts of bodies unnaturally big or small. Nowadays we observe other trend. People still reshape their noses, breasts, hips, lips, etc. But now they do not aim to remake their body and just want to correct some problem areas, make them attractive but preserve their uniqueness. This tendency is just gaining momentum, so more and more people do not want to lose their individuality and look like someone else.
Trend for injectables
The injectables, skin resurfacing, and lasers are the most demanded procedures among patients. They show an immediate result, are not expensive, require no recovery, incisions, and are painless as well. Moreover, it is much easier to decide on a non-invasive procedure, than surgical operations like breast augmentation or rhinoplasty.
Paying less for better service
As far as plastic surgery is getting more and more popular, a lot of new esthetic medical centers also appear. And if previously doctors’ experience and clinic’s reputation played an important role, nowadays affordable prices and free additional services (accommodation, transfer, language assistance) are among key factors that determine patients’ choice.
Among the places where you can find a perfect combination of highly-skilled doctors, excellent service, and qualitative plastic surgery is Turkey. According to Bookimed, Turkey is among the top destinations for plastic surgeries in the world. As far as cosmetic operations are not covered by insurance, people often choose this country due to affordable all-inclusive prices and doctors’ professionalism.
More men are involved
About several years ago, plastic surgery was popular with women in most of the cases. However, now cosmetic procedures are also getting popular with men. They care about their appearance, want to look younger and more attractive. Among the most-demanded procedure are skin rejuvenation and lifting, hair transplant, blepharoplasty, etc. Some men also have a breast reduction, liposuction, and tummy tuck.
Top plastic surgeries in 2019
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most popular plastic surgeries in 2019 are:
- Breast augmentation. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, approximately 2 mln procedures are carried out annually! It is about 5,500 operations take place every day. A number really impresses, and it means that breast augmentation will remain trendy for many years.
- About 1,5 mln people have liposuction each year. Among them are men and women who want to correct their bodies and get rid of excess fat avoiding exhausting exercises.
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty). This is also one more unisex procedure popular with about 900,000 people who have it every year. Most patients get it for an esthetic purpose, but some — for medical one to correct breathing, for instance.
- Eyelid surgery. Approximately 1,4 mln procedures are conducted each year across the globe.
- Tummy tuck. It is considered a quite complex operation. However, over 800,000 men and women decide to have it annually. It is very helpful for people who want to get rid of sagging skin and extra fat in the abdominal area.
As for non-surgical procedures, the most trending ones are soft tissue fillers, chemical peel, laser hair removal. The mentioned esthetic operations are about the same popular with men and women.
Summary
According to the tendencies, plastic surgery will not lose its popularity in the near future. On the contrary, esthetic procedures are so common nowadays that almost everyone of us has them from time to time. The people’s desire to look younger and more attractive stimulates the development of new procedures that are safe, painless, show the quick result, and cost less.
However, more complex surgeries as breast enlargement or liposuction will also be high-demanded. Plastic surgeons do their best to develop new techniques that will cause fewer side effects and complications, but the price will be affordable.
Staff Writer; Greg Shaw