Cosmetic Surgery Trends

By A Aaronson

Cosmetic surgery trends and aesthetic ideals change over the course of time. The concept of beauty itself is personal, subjective and culturally influenced. What most people don't realize is that geographic location heavily influences the popularity of certain procedures. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, or ASPS, conducted a study that recorded these geographic plastic surgery trends throughout the United States. Some of their findings will probably surprise you.

For example, it was found that 48% of hair transplants occur in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. There is no evidence to show the exact reasons behind this, but factors that affect cosmetic surgery trends could include the concentration of cosmetic specialists in specific regions, climate, and the collective mentality of the region.

In the Northeast, where winters can be harsh, New England holds the title for the highest number of male breast reduction surgeries, or gynecomastia, and lower body lifts (both 30%). Extreme climates often result in a less active population. Residents are forced to stay indoors for long periods of time, which can sometimes cause weight gain and subsequent loss when the weather warms up.

Male breast reduction and body lifts are often performed on those who have undergone weight gain and loss. Gene pools may also play a factor in the concentration of certain procedures. Certain traits can be inherited through generations and flourish throughout a specific region.

As the ASPS study heads down the East coast through the South Atlantic states of Delaware, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and Puerto Rico, buttock implants trump all other cosmetic surgeries at a rate of 25%. Some local surgeons believe that these findings are inaccurate.

Similarly, plastic surgeons in the East North Central states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and the West North Central states of North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas, claim that the rate of 30% buttock lifts and 29% dermabrasion procedures are erroneous as well.

Towards the West coast, where plastic surgery is often treated as a common weekend activity, the emphasis is on highly aesthetic procedures. States in the Mountain area like Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming and the Pacific region states including California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, and Alaska, have high rates for breast enhancement - a whopping 37%.

This procedure is followed in popularity by forehead lifts at 36%, and chin augmentation at 35%. Other popular procedures include eyelid surgery, liposuction, facelifts, pectoral implants, breast implant removals, and tummy tucks. The weather, proliferation of summer fashions, proximity to the beach and Hollywood influences, might all contribute to cosmetic surgeries aimed at sculpting the perfect body.

Regardless of your location and current beauty trends, it is important that you choose a surgeon and procedure that is right for you. Don't let statistics or other people influence your cosmetic decisions.

Trends will change over time, but investing time into researching the surgical procedure and examining your own expectations will help you make a good decision. And no matter where you live, find a skilled, board certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure.

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