U.S. Plastic Surgeons Expect Boom in Procedures Below Zoom Line

  • Cosmetic surgeries dropped 14% to 2.3 million last year
  • Tummy tucks, liposuction to make a comeback, survey shows

   

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As more Americans get back to the office and restaurants reopen, tummy tucks and liposuction are poised for a comeback.

In a national survey of 1,000 women, one in ten indicated they are more interested in cosmetic plastic surgery or non-surgical procedures now than before the pandemic, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Almost one quarter of respondents who had a procedure in the past said they would like additional work done.