Dec 19, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

The Aesthetic Society Unveils 2019 Plastic Surgery Predictions

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (The Aesthetic Society/ASAPS) has released its 2019 predictions detailing what plastic surgery trends are expected in the coming year. With more than 2,600 board-certified plastic surgeons comprising its membership, The Aesthetic Society is at the forefront of research, education and what lies ahead for the aesthetic industry. Insight from its members includes specific trends for surgical and non-invasive options, and a topline forecast for the next decade including less emphasis on celebrity emulation and more emphasis on a tailored, individual look.

"Next year also promises a surge of significant technological advancements for aesthetic procedures geared at skin resurfacing, body contouring, skin tightening and more," says W. Grant Stevens, MD, FACS, President of the Aesthetic Society. "Our predictions provide foresight into new developments that fulfill the consumer's desire for minimally invasive solutions, as well as modern techniques for the surgical gold standards, minimizing downtime, improving outcomes and reaching a broader audience."

2019 Predictions

Celebrity Feature Requests Dwindle in Favor of Social Media Filters: 

    --  ASAPS surgeons say while they still have requests for Meghan Markle's
        nose and Kylie Jenner's lips, the requests for celebrity features has
        dropped off substantially and more patients want to look like the best
        version of themselves.
    --  Many patients are referencing their own filtered selfies for their
        aesthetic aspirations-- requesting to look the way they do through
        filters on Instagram and Facetune (an app that allows users to edit
        portraits and selfies with image-enhancing retouching tools).

Desire for Subtle, Conservative Outcomes: 

    --  Many Aesthetic Society members say plastic surgery is trending towards
        refined, subtle results versus the sculpted glam or "overdone" look.
    --  The trend toward conservative options creates a renewed interest in
        smaller breast implants (or even explantation) and non-implant-based
        breast augmentation. ASAPS data reflects these emerging trends with fat
        transfer to the breast increasing (up 41.4%) and fat transfer to the
        face (up 16.7%).

The Next 10 Years:

    --  An increase in surgical procedures with industry advances allowing for
        less invasive techniques and limited downtime.
    --  Patients will be more open to surgical procedures as they can achieve
        the longest or sometimes permanent results.
    --  Modern improvements like minimally invasive face and neck lifts and
        procedures done under local anesthesia will draw greater numbers of
        patients to consider surgical options.

Also Likely to Trend in 2019:

Millennials Entering the Aesthetic Market: 

    --  Marketing to millennials will also evolve as more flock to social media
        for plastic surgery information and a shift to subscription-based
        services will grow.

Plastic Surgery Among Men: 

    --  High-definition abdominal liposculpting (liposuction and body sculpting
        with fat transfer) will likely continue to rise in popularity next year
        as men seek solutions for their ideal physique.

About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS/The Aesthetic Society) is recognized as the world's leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; Active Members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. International Active Members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.

Website: www.surgery.org
Follow ASAPS on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ASAPS
Become a fan of ASAPS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AestheticSociety
Follow ASAPS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheAestheticSocietyASAPS
Locate an ASAPS plastic surgeon in your area: http://www.smartbeautyguide.com/select-surgeon

Media Contacts: Leigh Hope Fountain- 562-799-2356
leigh@surgery.org or sarah@surgery.org

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