Liposuction is 2013’s most frequently performed surgical procedure in US

For 2013, liposuction topped the list of most frequently performed surgical procedures in the US. This increase is driven by technological advancements in the field and availability of more non-invasive procedures. This trend is also seen to drive the growth of liposuction financing.

Plastic surgery continues to be a booming industry in the US.

In a report released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), it was revealed that there was a 12 percent “overall increase” in cosmetic procedures performed in the US in 2013.

The data covers surgeries conducted by board-certified practitioners. According to the report, more than 11 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were conducted last year amounting to more than 12 billion dollars—the highest spend since 2008. Overall, plastic surgery procedures in the US increased by three percent from 2012 to 2013. 

The upward trend in the industry also reflects in the increase of liposuction financing applications, according to Matthew Libman, president of United Medical Credit (UMC). UMC is an intermediary between patients and a network of trusted partners which includes experienced physicians and vendors, and competitive lenders.