Top surgical cosmetic procedures worldwide 2021

The most common surgical cosmetic procedures worldwide include liposuction, breast augmentation, and eyelid surgery. In 2021, over 1.6 million breast augmentation procedures were performed. The most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures are Botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, and hair removal. The popularity and access to cosmetic procedures can vary greatly from country to country.

Who has cosmetic procedures?

The countries with the highest number of cosmetic procedures overall include the United States, Brazil, Japan, and Mexico. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures are more common in the U.S., while surgical procedures are most common in Brazil. However, in 2021, the U.S. registered over 1.9 surgical cosmetic procedures, while Brazil recorded over 1.6 million. It is therefore no surprise that the U.S. and Brazil are also the countries with the highest number of plastic surgeons worldwide.

Cosmetic procedures in the U.S.

In the United States, those aged 35 to 50 account for the highest share of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, with whites accounting for about 70 percent of all cosmetic procedures. In 2021, the most common surgical procedure in the U.S. was liposuction among both men and women.