Lift Procedures Led Growth as Demand for Restoration Drove Plastic Surgery in 2025, New ASPS Report Reveals
The annual report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons explores procedure trends and patient insights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world, released its 2025 Procedural Statistics Report, highlighting an increased demand for plastic surgery. Developed in collaboration with ASPS and The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF) Procedural Statistics Data Insights Partner CosmetAssure, the report examines the key trends and patient preferences driving changes across the field.

The report found that the volume of cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2025 increased 7 percent compared to the previous year, with liposuction, breast augmentation and tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) as the most in-demand procedures. Neuromodulators and hyaluronic fillers accounted for 80 percent of all minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures last year, underscoring their continued popularity. Reconstructive procedures also experienced growth, led by increases in hand reconstruction, scar revision and implant revision, resulting in 6 percent year-over-year growth.

New data this year explores patient motivation, a rise in consultations related to GLP-1 weight loss and breast implant size preference. According to ASPS Member Surgeons, restoration following life changes such as pregnancy, aging and weight loss was the leading factor driving patient demand. Aesthetic enhancement, increased confidence and correction of longstanding concerns ranked as the next most common motivations for Americans to seek plastic surgery.

"Plastic surgery in 2025 reflects a broader shift in how people think about aging, wellness and quality of life," said Houston-based ASPS President C. Bob Basu, MD, MBA, MPH, FACS. "Today's patients are increasingly seeking authentic restoration rather than transformation. Many are looking to reverse physical changes that no longer reflect how they feel on the inside."

Volume Restoration and Lift Procedures Lead

In 2025, facial fat grafting posted the largest single-year gain of any tracked procedure with 39 percent growth. Additionally, lift procedures saw broad category growth compared to the previous year:

• Forehead/brow lifts increased 29 percent
• Upper body lifts increased 22 percent
• Arm and neck lifts increased 21 percent each
• Thigh lifts increased 20 percent
• Facelifts increased 13 percent
• Breast lifts increased 8 percent

Separately, 82 percent of ASPS Member Surgeons reported receiving consultation requests related to GLP-1 use in 2025. While this shows an increase in these conversations across plastic surgery practices, the procedural statistics do not establish a causal relationship or growth in any specific procedure category.

"Significant weight loss, regardless of how it is achieved, can leave some patients with excess skin, changes in skin elasticity and loss of facial volume that cannot be addressed through diet and exercise alone," said Dr. Basu. "For some, plastic surgery procedures can help restore body contour, address excess skin and rebuild volume in areas where substantial weight loss may have altered appearance."

Plastic Surgery Across Generations

Demand for cosmetic procedures increased significantly among older adults, with patients ages 66 and older recording a 24 percent rise in procedure volume, the largest gain of any age group.

Adults ages 36 to 55 continued to drive the market, accounting for nearly half of all cosmetic procedures performed. Meanwhile, procedure volume among patients ages 18 to 25 decreased 9 percent. Together, the findings suggest demand is concentrated among individuals navigating key life transitions.

Defining the Trends of 2025

The report highlights several trends, including growth in lift procedures, increased interest in facial volume restoration and overall growth in cosmetic procedures among older adults. Together, these findings provide a snapshot of how patient demand continues to evolve across the specialty.

As interest in plastic surgery grows, ASPS encourages patients to prioritize safety by choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon. Patients can use the ASPS Find a Surgeon tool to find a qualified plastic surgeon in their area who is the best fit for them.

To read the full report, visit PlasticSurgery.org/Stats2025.