The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently published a report detailing the top five nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States in 2017. The data showed the following:
Botox, or Botulinum Toxin, is a popular cosmetic procedure (3,588,218)
Dermal fillers and soft tissue fillers containing hyaluronic acid (1,696,621)
Remove Hair (828,480)
Subsequent to a Peeling of Chemical Type (484,053)
Microdermabrasion (417,034) (417,034)
Botox and dermal fillers have been the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States for a number of years running. Each of these methods can be utilized to make you look years younger without the associated recovery time of plastic surgery. In reality, research from just a few years ago shows that Botox and dermal fillers both deliver low-risk outcomes.
Like laser hair removal therapies, hair removal is a popular noninvasive option. This treatment has shown fantastic results. Kim Kardashian and other A-listers in Hollywood have spoken highly of the benefits of laser hair removal.
The fourth and fifth most popular procedures are chemical peels and microdermabrasion, respectively. To remove blemishes and other flaws from the face, a chemical peel uses a moderate acid solution (glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid). This encourages the production of new, healthy skin cells by removing the superficial layer of dead skin. Treatments with microdermabrasion, which are only slightly abrasive, can help you achieve a more uniform skin tone and increase collagen production.
Medical professionals (Botox/dermal fillers) or certified professionals (estheticians/laser technicians) are the only ones who should provide these treatments, which can cost anywhere from $100 to $800 or more (hair removal, chem peels, microdermabrasion). One thing that all of these treatments have in common, though, is that their providers need to have completed the necessary education and training to practice, as well as a minimum number of clinical hours.