The Shocking Amount Americans Spent on Cosmetic Procedures Last Year

It’s official! In case you haven’t noticed already, we are a nation that’s ready and willing to fix whatever we don’t like about the way we look. A new report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) confirms what we already know, we are putting our money where our lip injections go. According to the report, Americans spent a whopping $16 billion on plastic surgery and elective procedures in 2016. The report also includes a breakdown of the national average cost for the most popular cosmetic procedures.

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Plastic Surgery
Facelift: $7,048
Rhinoplasty: $5,046
Breast augmentation: $3,719
Tummy tuck: $5,798
Liposuction: $3,200
Buttock augmentation: $4,356

Noninvasive Treatments
Wrinkle erasers (like Botox Cosmetic, Dysport or Xeomin): $385
Dermal fillers (like Juvéderm or Restylane): $644
Laser skin resurfacing: $433
Chemical peel: $673
Microdermabrasion: $138

Remember, the cost of plastic surgery can differ greatly based on several factors, including location and the training and experience of your doctor. Before you go running to the most affordable plastic surgeon in your area, be sure to base your decision for your aesthetic treatments on more than just price. “The most important consideration for patients should be choosing a board-certified, ASPS-member surgeon,” said ASPS President Debra Johnson, MD. “Before you undergo any procedure, make sure you’re putting yourself in the hands of only the most qualified and highly trained plastic surgeons. The cost of any procedure is not nearly as important as doing your homework and selecting a surgeon whose primary focus is your safety.”