Oriane De Breucker

The latest report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons shows an overall increase in the number of surgical and non-surgical (“non-invasive”) procedures. These statistics are enlightening in that they generally precede the trends observed here.

These data indicate continued growth in aesthetic procedures in the USA during 2017. According to official statistics, 17.5 million non-invasive surgical and aesthetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2017, an increase of 2% on 2016. The statistics also reveal that Americans are increasingly turning to innovative ways to shape their bodies, with non-invasive aesthetic procedures increasing by almost 200% since 2000.

Top 5 surgical procedures

Of the nearly 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed in the US in 2017, the top 5 were:

Top 5 non-invasive procedures

Among the 15.7 million non-invasive cosmetic procedures performed in 2017 in the United States, the top 5 were:

Boom in non-invasive body contouring procedures

More and more people are choosing to shape different parts of their bodies using ultrasound, radiofrequency, infrared light, vacuum massage and injectable drugs to reduce fat cells. Non-invasive procedures to eliminate fat and firm the skin are gaining in popularity. Cryolipolysis procedures (cold reduction of fat deposits) have increased by 7%. Non-surgical treatments for cellulite increased by 19% (up 55% since 2000).

To download the summary infographic :
Surgery statistics in the USA

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Claris La Hulpe

In the heart of the Forêt de Soignes, on the exceptional estate of the Hotel Dolce La Hulpe, Claris Clinic La Hulpe is ideally located on the outskirts of Brussels.
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Claris Brussels

Claris Clinic also has a branch in Brussels, Quartier Européen, at 141 rue Belliard (near the Schuman roundabout).
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Claris Liège

Nestled in peaceful, verdant surroundings, our Château des Thermes clinic combines luxury, comfort and cutting-edge technology.
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