Figures & data
Figure 1 Plastic surgery procedures in 2013 categorized by location.
Notes: Of the 20.8 million procedures reported in 2013, 15.1 million were cosmetic, including minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, and the remaining 5.7 million reconstructive. In total, 13.4 million were office-based, 3.6 million were performed in the hospital setting, and 3.7 million in free-standing ambulatory surgery facilities. Data from the 2013 annual statistics presented by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.Citation1
Figure 2 ASA Physical Status score.
Notes: Most patient electing to undergo cosmetic surgery will be classified as ASA 1 or 2, and will not need to undergo further evaluation prior to surgery; however, with reconstructive plastic surgery, which may also be offered on an ambulatory basis, patients may be more often classified as ASA 3 and would likely benefit from additional assessment.Citation3
Abbreviation: ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Abbreviation: ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologists.
