According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the number of facelifts performed in 2014 (128,266) were down 4% from 2013 (133,320), which were up 6% from 2012 (126,320).
However, nonsurgical aesthetic facial enhancement procedures continue to be substantially more popular and prevalent.
Here are some the statistics…
In 2014:
- botulinum toxin type A injection (6,673,608 procedures up 5.5%),
- hyaluronic acid injection (1,802,247 up 7.5%),
- microdermabrasion (881,905 down 9%),
- chemical peel (1,250,059 up 7%).
In 2013:
- botulinum toxin type A injection (6,321,160 procedures up 3%),
- hyaluronic acid injection (1,675,601 up 16%),
- microdermabrasion (970,343 down >1%),
- chemical peel (1,163,333 up 3%).
In 2012:
- botulinum toxin type A injection (6,134,621 procedures),
- hyaluronic acid injection (1,423,705),
- microdermabrasion (973,556),
- chemical peel (1,133,821).
Botulinum toxin type A injections include Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin.
Hyaluronic acid solutions include Juvederm, Perlane, Belotero, and Restylane.
Find out more on microdermabrasion and chemical peels