The Most Popular Plastic Surgeries According to Doctors

Weight Loss Surgeries and the Kardashian Effect: The Most Popular Plastic Surgeries According to Doctors

We’ve all seen Kris Jenner’s face transformation, credited to Dr. Steven Levine, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon from New York City, and we’re all wondering—are these age-reversal cosmetic surgeries really that magical? Statistics from a global survey by ISAPS suggest an upward trend in plastic, weight loss, and reconstructive surgeries since 2019. Driven by the Kardashian-Jenner beauty standards, the plastic surgery market reached an estimated $19.1 billion in 2024, highlighting the positive influence of celebrities and influencers on cosmetic trends.

Curious about plastic and cosmetic surgeries? Here’s a list of the five most popular cosmetic surgery trends patients are discussing with their doctors! Imperium Health Group offers free medical consultations with board-certified doctors to help you find the perfect procedure for YOU!

1. The Kim Kardashian Surgery

Defining beauty standards since the rise of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the “Kardashian effect” has taken the plastic surgery market by storm. This influential family has driven a significant increase in demand for procedures like lip fillers, Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), and body contouring, as well as extensive weight loss surgeries.

Before-and-after photos of Kim Kardashian’s plastic surgery procedures highlight her rise to fame through extreme butt lift surgeries—often a key branding tool for her KKW and Skims campaigns.

Millions of women worldwide travel far and wide to access expert plastic surgeons for breast implants, BBLs, lip fillers, and body contouring. Imperium Health Group makes these procedures 100% easier and safer by connecting patients to world-class medical facilities for affordable, budget-friendly cosmetic surgeries.

2. Liposuction

Also known as lipoplasty, liposuction has been declared one of the most popular surgeries by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, with 325,669 procedures performed in 2022, up 23% from 2019. Often combined with tummy tucks, breast reductions, or facelifts, liposuction targets fat deposits in areas such as:

a. Abdomen and waist

b. Back

c. Calves and ankles

d. Chest area

e. Face, cheeks, chin, and neck

f. Hips and buttocks

g. Inner knee

h. Thighs

i. Upper arms

By choosing liposuction, millions worldwide achieve a tighter, contoured appearance for a younger, fresher look.

3. K-Beauty: Korean Plastic Surgeries

K-Beauty, driven by popular Korean girl groups and K-dramas, has taken the world by storm. South Korea, known as the “plastic surgery capital of the world,” attracts millions of foreign patients and younger individuals for expert eyelid surgeries, eye bag removal, breast augmentations, and extensive face contouring procedures. The K-Beauty trend is here to stay, with patients reporting high satisfaction with detailed permanent makeup procedures. Imperium Health Group partners with South Korean experts, ensuring advanced technology and methods for the best results.

4. Breast Augmentation

A favorite among celebrities, breast augmentation is the second most requested surgery, with 298,568 procedures in 2022, up 4% from 2019, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. But what is breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation involves fat transfers from other areas of the body or the insertion of implants to reshape the breasts. Often part of mommy makeovers or post-weight loss procedures, breast lifts or augmentations enhance the natural shape of the breasts. Benefits include:

a. Increased fullness and projection of your breasts

b. Improved balance of breast and hip contours

c. Enhanced self-image and self-confidence

5. Permanent Weight Loss Surgeries

Also known as bariatric surgeries, procedures like gastric balloon surgeries and mommy makeovers have seen a 77% rise in noninvasive fat reduction procedures since 2019, per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Greco notes, “Board-certified plastic surgeons are able to provide a number of options, both surgical and minimally invasive, for patients to feel their best after lifestyle changes that have impacted their weight.”

The Kardashian effect and influencer culture continue to inspire people globally to pursue procedures that boost confidence and completeness. At Imperium Health Group, we ensure safe, ethical, and affordable care, guiding you from initial consultation to post-op care with board-certified doctors.

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