Bariatric Surgery Contributes to Rise in Body Contouring Procedures in Michiana
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March 23, 2004
Elkhart, IN — A newly released report from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) details statistics and consumer attitudes toward cosmetic surgery, and many of the numbers mirror similar trends in Michiana, according to Dr. Ronald Downs, MD, and Dr. Patrick Viscardi, MD, of The Centre, P.C.
ASAPS reports that 2003 saw a large increase in the number of body contouring procedures, with liposuction being the number one surgical procedure for both women and men. Other body contouring procedures increased by the following percentages: tummy tucks, 42%; lower body lifts, 127%; thigh lifts, 109%; and upper arm lifts, 68%.
“Some of these increases are attributable to the rise in bariatric surgery,” said Dr. Ronald Downs, MD, a member of ASAPS. Bariatric surgery is a relatively new procedure that helps people lose massive amounts of weight. “Such massive weight loss can leave skin sagging, so people choose these body contouring procedures to remove excess skin and fat. We are seeing that bariatric surgery in Michiana is also on the upswing.”
As consumers continue to become more focused on looks, the facial procedures are also rising. The popularity of BOTOX®, for example, contributed to a dramatic rise nationwide in nonsurgical procedures (a 22% increase in 2003). Surgical facial procedures were also up by the following percentages: eyelid surgery and forehead lift, 17% each; facelifts, 1% (the number of facelifts on men increased by 23%).
“We are finding that new techniques that help reduce recovery time for many facial procedures contribute to an increase in their popularity,” said Dr. Patrick Viscardi, MD. “Most people find a lengthy recovery period inconvenient and costly. With these new techniques, people are back to their daily lifestyle more quickly.”
The Cosmetic Surgery National Data Bank, sponsored by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is the most comprehensive collection of data available on the number of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. ASAPS is the only organization providing 7-year multi-specialty data on the 38 top cosmetic procedures. To see the complete set of ASAPS statistics go to www.surgery.org .
The Centre, P.C. is a comprehensive plastic surgery practice that delivers expert professional care to patients in the Michiana area. With specialists in the fields of hand surgery and therapy, reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery and skin health, The Centre offers a unique variety of services and treatment options, including an Injury Prevention Program for businesses and their employees. Contact The Centre, P.C. at 800.909.2992 or visit theCentrepc.com or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons at plasticsurgery.org.
Note to Editor: Dr. Ronald Downs, MD, and Dr. Patrick Viscardi, MD, are available to speak more directly to trends they observe in the Michiana area. Call 800.909.2992 to arrange an interview.
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