According to ASPS over 12 years, from 1992-2003, the number of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures has increased 424 percent, while the number of reconstructive plastic surgery procedures has increased 34 percent. ... The top five cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2003 were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, tummy tuck, and facelift ("11.9 Million"). ... Although there have been infinite accounts of people experiencing greater joy and happiness because of their plastic surgery, any sort of plastic surgery is still a major operation and there are still heal...

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It's very interesting how the number of cosmetic surgeries developed: In 2003 the situation in America showed a growth in nearly all cosmetic procedures. ... The largest area of growth was in non-invasive procedures. ... Invasive surgical procedures saw modest growth driven by an 8.5% increase in breast augmentation and 6.3% growth in liposuction. Liposuction remains the most popular surgical procedure followed by sclerotherapy and breast augmentation. ... More specialized procedures such as buttock lifts and implants and pectoral implants are only perfor...

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The foremost reason for not getting cosmetic surgery is that this procedure is associated with many physical risks and possible dangers. ... This procedure is a major waste of money from a financial standpoint. ... According to the American Academy of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Americans spent over $7 billion in 2012 on surgical procedures alone (ASAPS). ... This doubles and triples costs of the procedure. ... The same study shows that about 23% of patients report feeling unsatisfied with cosmetic surgeries and feel that their high expectations that were not fulfilled by the cosmetic procedure...

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They have to take into consideration; the different types of breast implants, the many costs, the actual procedure and the health risks size effects that may occur. ... The number of breast augmentation procedures more than tripled from 1992-1998, according to a study by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. ... In 1998, breast implants alone were used in 21% of breast reconstruction procedures. ... Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase the size and or alter the shape of a woman's breasts through the use of an artificial implant. ... Patients are fitted with a sur...

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