Now that we know the top five minimally invasive procedures for 2008, here are the top five surgically invasive procedures for 2008.
1. Breast Augmentation – 307,000 procedures
2. Nose Reshaping – 279,000 procedures
3. Liposuction – 245,000 procedures
4. Eyelid Surgery – 221,000 procedures
5. Tummy Tuck – 122,000 procedures
**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.