Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Quick Stats for 2010
After a year where procedures were down across the board, the entire cosmetic industry saw a rebound in 2010.
Percentage change 2010 vs. 2009
13.1 million cosmetic procedures up 5%
1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures up 2%
11.6 million cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures up 5%
5.3 million reconstructive procedures up 2%
Reproduced with permission from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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