Facelift Statistics: What You Should Know
The face is one of the first areas of the body to show the signs of aging. Men and women who are interested in rejuvenating the features of the face and jawline can benefit from a facelift at our Paoli, PA cosmetic practice.
If you are considering this treatment, it is important to be well-informed about all aspects of the procedure. Are you curious to know more about the popularity of the facelift?
Here, our team at Hove Center for Plastic Surgery will explore facelift statistics according to age, gender, geographical location, and more.
General Facelift Statistics
Last year, in 2017, about 17.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States, a 2 percent increase from the previous year.
Out of these procedures, 125,697 of them were facelifts. To further break down this information, 96,438 individuals had a full facelift, while 29,259 had a mini facelift.
Gender Statistics for Facelifts
Of the 125,697 facelifts completed in 2017, 113,978 of them were performed on women. This accounts for about 91 percent of the total facelifts completed last year.
The remaining 9 percent of facelifts were performed on men, a trend that has become more popular in recent years.
Age Statistics for Facelifts
Are you curious to know the average age of facelift patients? Here is the latest information, based on research conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons:
- 353 facelifts were performed on patients between the ages of 20 and 29.
- 1,954 facelifts were performed on patients between the ages of 30 and 39.
- 41,847 facelifts were performed on patients between the ages of 40 and 54.
- 81,543 facelifts were performed on patients aged 55 and over.
Facelifts by Region
As with any cosmetic procedure, the number of facelifts performed vary significantly depending on the geographical region. Here are the statistics for 2017:
- 24,753 facelifts were completed in the New England states.
- 14,860 facelifts were completed in the north central United States.
- 28,422 facelifts were completed in the American southeast.
- 18,105 facelifts were completed in the south central United States.
- 39,557 facelifts were completed in the Mountain and Pacific time zones.
What Is the Cost of the Facelift Procedure?
In the United States, the average cost of a full facelift is $7,052. In 2017, approximately $680,080,776 was spent on this cosmetic procedure.
A mini facelift, which is a less invasive procedure targeting the lower one-third of the face, costs about $4,752 on average in the United States. Last year, in 2017, $139,038,768 was spent on this treatment.
Explore Your Candidacy for a Facelift
If you have started to notice the signs of aging on the forehead, along the jaw, or around the eyes, nose, or mouth, a facelift could be a viable treatment option for you. Those who are interested in learning more about their eligibility for this procedure should seek the expertise of an experienced cosmetic surgeon.
When you visit our practice, Dr. Hove will sit down with you and discuss your concerns in detail. He can then design a personalized treatment plan based on your needs.
Contact Hove Center for Plastic Surgery
If you would like to learn more, schedule an appointment at our practice. Contact us online or give us a call at (610) 647-3727.