The Surprising Year of 2020

The United States has long been strong in gathering and analyzing data. Recently, an important report on aesthetic procedures from the previous year was announced, revealing several striking findings.

Surgical procedures increased

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery published its 2020 report based on information gathered from thousands of members. The report reviewed aesthetic trends and the most commonly performed treatments.

Demand increased after the first phase of the pandemic

During the early lockdown period, non-essential procedures were postponed. However, as daily life began to normalize, appointments and treatments reportedly increased compared with the same period of the previous year.

A decline in non-invasive treatments

One of the most interesting points was that while surgical procedures increased, non-surgical treatments such as botulinum toxin and fillers showed a slight decrease for the first time after years of regular growth.

Spending more time at home changed priorities

The report linked these changes to the pandemic era: more remote work, more screen time and a longer recovery window at home may have encouraged some people to proceed with operations they had been considering.

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