The insidious nature of the pandemic has naturally found its way into the world of cosmetic and plastic surgery. While its effects have not influenced the ease of finding a qualified surgeon in Fairfield County, CT, and Westchester County, NY, it has shifted the focus on the kinds of surgeries pursued and the focus of professional practices since 2020.
Before committing to any cosmetic procedures, you may be curious about the changing trends in cosmetic surgery, as well as those that have stayed the same since pre-pandemic days. You might notice that some of your aesthetic plastic surgery interests have been influenced by these pandemic trends.
To help identity what you really want out of your plastic surgery, or at least, why you think you want a specific surgery, here is some information on the top procedures since the COVID pandemic.
How Have Plastic Surgery Demands Looked Since 2020?
The 2020 pandemic drastically influenced the decline in the number of cosmetic procedures performed. As we begin 2022, the number of procedures has accelerated, and in some cases, even surpassed demands of pre-pandemic years.
In 2020, cosmetic procedures dropped by 15%, and outcomes were similar for last year as well. In contrast, three out of the five most popular cosmetic procedures dropped in demand by a mere 11%. Likewise, the interest in such cosmetic procedures increased once practices reopened at the end of the spring and summer.
Why Are Trends Shifting This Way?
Clients are expressing new beliefs related to the pandemic, such as that they see themselves as aging more quickly. As societal values change, so do the specific demands for surgical cosmetic procedures.
Once quarantine influenced the surge in video chatting, the demand for facial procedures increased. Likewise, weight changes influenced by quarantine have maintained the demand for liposuction and tummy tuck procedures among women.
As we begin 2022, people are still adjusting to the pandemic and have correlating desires for their cosmetic changes. With Zoom calls now entirely commonplace, the demand for facial procedures has sustained itself, with the most popular procedures being those above-the-neck.
What Are the Top Procedures Since the COVID Pandemic?
The five most pursued facial cosmetic procedures in 2022 thus far are:
- Facelifts
- Eyelid reconstruction surgery
- Nose reconstruction surgery
Despite the focus on the face, liposuction and tummy tuck procedures continue to be sought after, which was also the case prior to the pandemic.
Regardless of the changes in cosmetic surgical trends among patients, nonsurgical treatments continue to be the most popular cosmetic procedures pursued. Over four million nonsurgical treatments were performed last year alone, maintaining the top spot as the most pursued cosmetic procedures since 2020.
Achieve Natural Results at Sandra Margoles MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
If you reside in Fairfield County, CT or Westchester County, New York, and desire natural results on surgical or nonsurgical procedures, contact Dr. Margoles at (203) 869-2939 and achieve your dream aesthetic.