Popular Cosmetic Procedures amongst Hispanics, African-Americans and Asian-Americans

Sugerywatch Staff - 14 Aug 2007

Cosmetic surgery is gaining popularity with minorities. Here are some figures about the popular cosmetic procedures amongst Hispanics, African-Americans and Asian-Americans:

How the 10,990,288 cosmetic surgeries performed in 2006 broke down:

  • Hispanic patients: 8 percent
  • Black: 7 percent
  • Asian-American: 6 percent
  • Other: 2 percent
  • Caucasian: 77 percent

Most common surgical procedures for black patients:

  • Nose-reshaping
  • Liposuction
  • Breast reduction

Most common surgical procedures for Asian-American patients:

  • Nose-reshaping
  • Breast augmentation
  • Eyelid surgery

Most common surgical procedures for Hispanic patients:

  • Breast augmentation
  • Nose-reshaping
  • Liposuction

Most common minimally invasive procedures for all ethnic patients:

  • Botox
  • Injectable fillers
  • Chemical peels

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons




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