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According to demographic background, the most requested minimally invasive procedures are all the same. Botox leads the pack across the African-American, Asian-American, Causcasian, and Hispanic ethnic groups. Second is injectable fillers and chemical peels round out the top 3. The variance lies in most requested surgical procedures.

In African-Americans, liposuction is most requested, followed by nose-reshaping and breast reduction. Asian-Americans most request nose-reshaping, then eye-lid surgery and breast augmentation. In the Hispanic ethnic group, liposuction is the most requested, followed by breast augmentation and nose-reshaping.

The Caucasian demographic makes up 73% of all cosmetic procedures performed. Hispanics account for 10%, African-Americans 8%, Asian-Americans 7%, and all other ethnic groups combine for just 2%.

**It is important to note that these ASPS procedural stats represent procedures performed by ASPS member surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc, as well as other physicians certified by American Board of Medical Specialties-recognized boards.

These stats were reproduced with permission from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.