Trends in Facial Rejuvenation
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 114,000 facelifts and nearly 55,000 forehead lifts were performed in the USA in 2004, the majority on women. A significant upward trend on the number of facial rejuvenation procedures is predicted, due to the following factors:
- Men have also started to perform these procedures at increasing numbers;
- Emphasis on image of youthfulness by the mass media and fashion;
- Increasing numbers of senior people enjoying good health and financial affluence at older ages;
- Decreasing costs of surgery and other cosmetic procedures, making them affordable to all
In 2011, the ASPS numbers continue to increase for the majority of rejuvenating procedures. 119,026 facelifts but 46,931 forehead lifts (also known as a brow lift) were performed.
However, while surgical procedures are preferred to achieve a more dramatic improvement, the current trend is for less invasive procedures, such as injectables (Botox, fillers) and laser skin treatments. While these treatments achieve temporary results, they tend to be preferred due to their less intensive recovery period.
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