Top Cosmetic Procedure Trends from Around the World

Hollywood is not the only place where plastic surgery is popular. There are many countries around the world that have high rates of cosmetic surgery procedures—and some are even known worldwide for it. Countries like the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Iran, and Lebanon all have differing most often performed procedures.

Additionally, not only will the most popular plastic surgery procedures differ geographically and culturally, but they will also vary amongst different generations. Keep reading this blog to find out what cosmetic surgery procedures are trending around the world today in 2019.

United States

Around 20 percent of all plastic surgery in the entire world is conducted in the United States. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) stated that of the astronomical 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed in 2018 alone, the three most popular procedures include breast augmentation, liposuction, and rhinoplasty.

Additionally, there has been a dramatic rise in the popularity of non-invasive treatments such as injectables and fillers; 200 percent since the year 2000. Social media and patients’ decisions to opt for low commitment treatments can be attributed to this sudden rise.

Brazil

Brazil has the second-highest amount of cosmetic procedures in the world, right behind the US. Two of their most popular plastic surgery procedures include breast augmentation and the famous ‘Brazilian butt lift’. This is thought to be a result of their tropical beachy climate and culture surrounding Samba and Carnival.

Cosmetic surgery is offered in a wide number of public hospitals in Brazil. It is also very low in price, which might be the reason so many people undergo procedures in this country.

Fun fact: Elective cosmetic procedures can be deducted as a tax write-off in Brazil. This means that every single year, the Brazilian government subsidizes almost half a million surgeries.

United Kingdom

Photorejuvenation has become significantly more popular in the United Kingdom in recent years. This non-invasive procedure uses intense pulse light (IPL) or broadband light (BBL) technology in order to correct the appearance of a variety of skin conditions. This includes sun damage, rosacea, aging, birthmarks, blemishes, and more.

CoolSculpting also remains a popular cosmetic trend in this part of the world. This procedure utilizes cryolipolysis as a technique for fat reduction. This procedure will transform the contours of your body in order to help you achieve the figure you desire that no amount of diet or exercise can accomplish.

South Korea

Known widely as the plastic surgery capital of the world, South Korea has one of the highest plastic surgery rates in the world. While in Western countries, the average age of someone who undergoes cosmetic treatment ranges between 35 and 55, about 1 in 3 women who are 19 to 29 have had work done.

The most popular procedures include the rather infamous double eyelid surgery, facial fillers, as well as jaw reshaping surgery. K-pop culture, as well as a desire to have more eurocentric features, are considered to be the main reasons why these particular procedures are most common.

Iran

Iran has developed the nickname of the ‘nose job capital of the world’ due to the fact that women undergo nose jobs at a rate of seven times higher than in the United States. It is thought that the reason facial cosmetic surgery is popular in modest countries such as Iran because it is a way to accentuate features and enhance beauty. In fact, of the average 40,000 cosmetic surgeries that are performed annually, over 60% of them are nose jobs.

Other very popular cosmetic procedures include liposuction as well as eyebrow pigmentation—this is where your eyebrows are tattooed in order to provide a permanent look.

Lebanon

Lebanon is also well known for the amount of plastic surgery its residents undergo. On average, 1.5 million procedures are performed each year, which is quite startling when you compare that number to its population of 6 million.

The most popular procedure is rhinoplasty. It is thought that people who undergo this particular procedure were looking to emulate the look of young broadcasters and newsreaders who had also had rhinoplasty to achieve a more ‘western’ appearance.

Conclusion

As you can see, the most popular cosmetic surgeries around the world vary from country to country depending on a variety of factors including culture, climate, and differing beauty ideals. What appeals to one country and demographic might not appeal to another.

If you are thinking of travelling to another country to have your cosmetic procedure performed at a cheaper rate, be wary of the phenomenon known as ‘plastic surgery tourism’. Thoroughly research your options, including any potential dangers or risks before opting to have a procedure done.

McLean Clinic provides a wide variety of cosmetic procedures that will enhance your features and make you feel more beautiful in your skin, no matter what part of the world you’re from. If you are interested in cosmetic surgery, contact us today to book your free consultation.