Plastic Nation? 10 Million Cosmetic Procedures in U.S. in 2005
Source: Fox News
Cosmetic surgery continues to rise in the U.S.
In 2005, cosmetic procedures — including surgery and minimally invasive treatments such as Botox injections and laser hair removal — were done more than 10 million times in the U.S.
That’s an increase of 11 percent from 2004 and 38 percent from 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Add in reconstructive plastic surgery — such as surgery to remove tumors or mend wounds — and the grand total tops 15 million procedures.
Most cosmetic patients were women, whites, and middle-aged adults, the report shows. But more than a million men got cosmetic procedures. So did more than 300,000 youths aged 18 and younger. (more…)
