Two plastic surgery procedures have seen $9bn boom during pandemic

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Americans continued to undergo cosmetic surgery procedures amid the pandemic, according to new data, which found that liposuction and fillers were the most popular elective surgeries. Although the numbers are still high, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ 2020 Annual Plastic Surgery Data report found that the number of breast augmentations decreased by 33 per cent compared to 2019, while liposuction decreased by 20 per cent. When it came to non-surgical procedures, Americans most frequently sought out neurotoxins such as Botox, with the injectable making up 2,643,366 of the plastic surgery procedures in 2020, while 1,313,206 Americans received dermal fillers. “They are using their time as a means to recuperate after surgery.” Masks also potentially played a part in the number of plastic surgery procedures, as one surgeon suggested that the ability to hide potential bruising or swelling encouraged a lot of Americans to undergo the surgeries, while another surgeon told the outlet that people have also begun seeking consultations for concerns that have been highlighted by mask-wearing, such as forehead wrinkles or lines around the eyes.