ASPS Reports Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Down in 2009, Up 69% in First Decade of New Millennium
Consumer Interest Continues to Rise According to RealSelf.com Study
For Immediate Release: April 27, 2010
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Although it’s been a sluggish year for plastic surgery due to the economy, the long-term outlook is more encouraging. According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 12.5 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2009, down 1 percent from 2008; up 69 percent since 2000.
“The industry has experienced some economic downturn during the later part of the decade due to the recession, but, overall, plastic surgery has seen growth in the first […]
