Top Plastic Surgery Trends in 2017

A recent increase in the number of plastic surgery procedures shows that the whole industry is surging. More advanced techniques and overall accessibility make plastic surgery the right option for many people. In 2015, approximately 15.9 million cosmetic procedures were performed. That represents a 2% increase from the previous year.

More than just a trend, plastic surgery is a means of improving both physical and mental health. Some of the top trends in plastic surgery this year might surprise you.

Plastic Surgery Trends

Breast augmentation is still one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, although the size of breast implants is diminishing as many women opt for a perky, more athletic profile. Here are the other hot procedures this year:

• Lip Reduction: Big, pouty lips are over and being replaced with smaller, more demure lips.
• Fat grafting: This procedure includes liposuction and augmentation at the same time. Unwanted fat is removed from one area and transplanted to enlarge and shape another area. Belly fat can become a beautifully rounded butt. Love handles can be more attractive when they are relocated to the breasts.
• Labiaplasty: Reducing the size of vaginal lips is done for medical and aesthetic reasons. In 2016, labiaplasties were performed more than 12,000 times at an increased rate of 39% over the previous year. They are still on the rise.

Newest Cosmetic Procedures

Botox is still going strong as a wrinkle repair procedure and is now approved for different uses. Some of the biggest news in cosmetic procedures for the face are injectables.

• Customized fillers: Injectable fillers are now being developed for very specific uses. Individual products target the lips, smile and laugh lines around the mouth or crow’s feet near the eyes. New products continue to hit the market, making it easier for plastic surgeons to improve the appearance of facial skin without surgery.
• Brazilian butt lift: Another non-surgical procedure enjoying popularity this year is the Brazilian butt lift, which relies on the injection of fat to add volume.
• PRP injections: Used for indications from hair restoration to skin rejuvenation, these injections contain natural material taken from your body. The platelet count in your blood is concentrated with several other important growth factors and then injected into the affected area to stimulate growth.

In general, the cosmetic surgery industry is exploding with new technologies and procedures to reduce the signs of aging and improve overall health and appearance. Procedures are becoming less invasive, which means shorter recovery times and easier access to cosmetic surgery for more people.

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Dr. Nathan Brought serves patients in the Nashville, TN region with board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgery, along with advanced skin care services. For more information about your plastic surgery options, schedule a consultation at the office of SPRSI.