Over the past several years, there continues to be a rise in the number of body shaping cosmetic procedures, such as abdominoplasty, liposuction, breast enhancement and mommy makeovers. While the past several years had been dubbed “years of the rear” because of the popularity of butt lifts, we’re seeing a shift toward other body contouring procedures now.
Three of the top five of the 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed in 2018 were body contouring procedures. So move over year of the rear, and hello year of the body!
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation was the single most popular cosmetic surgery of 2018, with more than 313,000 procedures performed in the US. That adds up to a four percent increase from 2017’s numbers.
With its rising popularity also comes changing trends in breast enhancement. Now, more and more women are opting for subtler boosts of volume in favor of a natural look and feel, versus much larger implants of the past.
Liposuction
Liposuction and abdominoplasty often make excellent complements to one another.
In the number-two spot on the list of the most popular cosmetic surgeries was liposuction. At a five percent increase from 2017, this procedure continues to grow in popularity each year. It’s a staple body contouring procedure that can treat a number of areas on your body, including the waist, hips and thighs.
Tummy Tuck
Fifth on the list was abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, with more than 130,000 procedures performed in 2018 alone. Whether you’re struggling with muscle separation post-pregnancy or wish to get rid of excess skin following weight loss, abdominoplasty has many applications to suit a variety of needs.
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