Why Non-Surgical Treatments are Taking Over Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

When we opened our medical spa 10 years ago-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando non-surgical cosmetic procedures were really just becoming available to the general public and plastic surgery procedures were still #1 for cosmetic treatments.  However, as cosmetic laser treatments and cosmetic injectables have advanced in technology, price, efficiency and ease they are really coming to the fore-front as the industry leaders in cosmetic procedures and actual surgery is taking a back seat
According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery out of the $11 Billion dollars spent on cosmetic procedures in 2012 nearly 50% of that was on non-surgical procedures; $2 billion on injectables like Botox, Juvederm and dermal fillers alone, and another $1.8 billion on skin rejuvenation procedures such as laser skin resurfacing, IPL treatments and more plus $483 billion in other non-surgical procedures like laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal.
So Why are non-surgical cosmetic treatments starting to take over surgical cosmetic procedures? First of all, price.  When the economy took a hit they first thing to go was luxuries-$10,000 in plastic surgery procedures like implants and tummy tucks took a hit while affordable procedures like $200-$300 in Botox, $300 IPLs, and $500-$600 dermal fillers actually increased in profits because they are a way to improve the way you look without breaking the bank.
Secondly, no down-time has become increasingly important to people.  More women work than ever and they can't afford to be out of work for 3 weeks or they are Mother's who can't have that downtime either.  Laser procedures and injectables typically have no downtime or little downtime of maybe 2-3 days where as surgery can be weeks.
The 3rd reason is access.  It is much easier to find a medical spa or doctor near you that does Botox, chemical peels and laser treatments than a good affordable plastic surgeon.  Also everyone now has a friend that has had these minimal procedures done.
The bottom line is that non-surgical cosmetic treatments can pack a big punch with little impact to your wallet.
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