Age distribution of breast augmentations in the U.S. in 2022
Of the nearly three hundred thousand breast augmentations performed in 2022, over a third was performed on those aged 30 to 39 years. Another third of breast implant placement (or removal) was conducted on those aged 40 to 54 years.
Breast augmentations
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that changes the size of the breast using fat transfer or implants. In 2022, breast augmentation was the second most frequently performed cosmetic surgery in the United States. Patient satisfaction varied among procedures performed in the United States. Patients that underwent breast augmentation procedures had very high rate of post-surgery satisfaction.
Cosmetic procedures in the U.S.
Recent data indicates that the United States has the highest number of plastic surgeons globally. The South Atlantic region has the largest share of cosmetic procedures in the U.S., as of 2019. In that same year, New England had the smallest share of cosmetic procedures among U.S. regions. There is also variability in the distribution of cosmetic procedures among ethnicities. Recent estimates indicated that the highest share of cosmetic procedures in the U.S. was among those that identified as Caucasian.
Breast augmentations
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that changes the size of the breast using fat transfer or implants. In 2022, breast augmentation was the second most frequently performed cosmetic surgery in the United States. Patient satisfaction varied among procedures performed in the United States. Patients that underwent breast augmentation procedures had very high rate of post-surgery satisfaction.
Cosmetic procedures in the U.S.
Recent data indicates that the United States has the highest number of plastic surgeons globally. The South Atlantic region has the largest share of cosmetic procedures in the U.S., as of 2019. In that same year, New England had the smallest share of cosmetic procedures among U.S. regions. There is also variability in the distribution of cosmetic procedures among ethnicities. Recent estimates indicated that the highest share of cosmetic procedures in the U.S. was among those that identified as Caucasian.
