Statistics Show Facial Cosmetic Surgery In Jacksonville, Elsewhere Is On The Rise With The Economy

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A report released recently by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons includes statistics that bear out a coming resurgence in the facial surgery and cosmetic procedure business. Statistics are based on the ASPS' online national database and annual survey of board-certified plastic surgeons.

Here's what ASAP researchers learned:

1. 13.1 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed throughout 2010, a five percent increase over 2009. This figure reflects a bolstered consumer confidence since insurers typically do not cover elective procedures like cosmetic surgery. Nose reshaping (252, 000) and eyelid surgery (209,000) were among the top five choices.
2. The number of facelifts rose nine percent to 113,000. This is the first increase in the number of facelifts performed nationwide since 2007.
3. The number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures also jumped five percent to 11.6 million in 2010. The top five were Botulinum toxin type A (5.4 million), soft tissue fillers (1.8 million), chemical peel (1.1 million), laser hair removal (938,000) and microdermabrasion (825,000).
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... Reconstructive facial plastic surgery rose two percent to 5.3 million in 2010. These include tumor removal (4 million), laceration repair (357,000) and scar revision (161,000).

"Our clientele steadily increased throughout 2010 and we're seeing that continue into 2011," says Dr. Phillip Garcia of Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery in Jacksonville, FL. "Feeling confident and attractive can help boost a person's quality of life. So now that the economy is picking up, people are looking to improve all facets of their life - financial, physical and emotional."

As double Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dr. Phillip and Roberto Garcia of Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery and Reviva Medical Spa are specialists in plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery for aging face procedures, rhinoplasty (nasal surgery), and eyelid plastic surgery. Visit http://www.garciainstitute.com .