Fastest-Growing Cosmetic Procedures Video: The 2024 Data vs the Hype
Posted Oct 20, 2026 by @navigatemds
Everyone says regenerative treatments are the big trend. The 2024 ASPS counts tell a different story: skin resurfacing grew fastest (+5.8%), then Botox and other neuromodulators (+4.2%) and nose jobs (+2.4%). Noninvasive fat reduction like CoolSculpting fell 40%, and the same year ASPS counted 837,485 weight-loss drug prescriptions.
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0:00 Everyone says regenerative treatments are the big trend. Here's what the numbers say.
0:05 Number three: nose jobs. Up two percent, to forty-eight thousand. On screen: 47,307 to 48,423 (+2.4%).
0:10 Number two: Botox and other neuromodulators. Up four percent, to almost ten million. On screen: 9,480,949 to 9,883,711 (+4.2%).
0:16 Number one: skin resurfacing, like peels and lasers. Up six percent, to three point seven million. Median price on NavMDs: fifteen hundred dollars. On screen: 3,501,696 to 3,703,305 (+5.8%); $1,500 median from 309 listed prices.
0:26 The biggest drop? Noninvasive fat reduction, like CoolSculpting. Down forty percent. On screen: 745,967 in 2023, 447,581 in 2024.
0:32 The same year, the ASPS counted eight hundred thirty-seven thousand weight-loss drug prescriptions. On screen: 837,485 (semaglutide, tirzepatide).
0:40 Did your treatment make the list? Compare real prices near you on NavMDs.
The fastest-growing procedures, 2023 to 2024
Procedures performed at least 10,000 times in 2024, ranked by growth (ASPS 2024 Procedural Statistics):
| Rank | Procedure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skin resurfacing (peels, lasers, microdermabrasion) | 3,501,696 | 3,703,305 | +5.8% |
| 2 | Botox and other neuromodulators | 9,480,949 | 9,883,711 | +4.2% |
| 3 | Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) | 47,307 | 48,423 | +2.4% |
The biggest drop
Noninvasive fat reduction (the ASPS category that includes CoolSculpting, Emsculpt and Kybella) fell 40%, from 745,967 in 2023 to 447,581 in 2024. The same report counted 837,485 prescriptions for weight-loss medication such as semaglutide and tirzepatide in 2024. It has no 2023 figure for those prescriptions, so there is no growth rate to compare.
What about regenerative treatments?
ASPS does not count regenerative treatments (PRP, exosomes and similar) as their own category, so these statistics can’t show whether they are the year’s biggest trend.
What skin resurfacing costs
The median listed price for skin resurfacing on NavMDs is $1,500, across 309 listed prices on doctor profiles. Compare laser resurfacing providers, chemical peel providers or Botox providers near you.
Sources
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2024 Procedural Statistics Release (cosmetic minimally invasive procedures, p. 12; ASPS member surgeons plus non-member dermatologists and otolaryngologists)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Procedure Trends 2024 (cosmetic surgical procedures)
- NavMDs listed prices: patient-reported prices on NavMDs doctor profiles, one per doctor, October 2026
This page reports published statistics and listed prices. It is not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What was the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in 2024?
Among procedures performed at least 10,000 times a year, skin resurfacing (peels, lasers, microdermabrasion) grew fastest: from 3,501,696 in 2023 to 3,703,305 in 2024, up 5.8%, according to the ASPS 2024 Procedural Statistics.
Is Botox still growing?
Yes. Neuromodulator injections such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau and Daxxify rose from 9,480,949 in 2023 to 9,883,711 in 2024, up 4.2%. They remain the most common cosmetic procedure.
What was the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery in 2024?
Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), from 47,307 to 48,423, up 2.4%. Overall, cosmetic surgery counts were nearly flat from 2023 to 2024.
Is CoolSculpting declining?
Noninvasive fat reduction, the ASPS category that includes CoolSculpting, Emsculpt and Kybella, fell 40%: from 745,967 in 2023 to 447,581 in 2024. ASPS does not break the category down by brand.
Are GLP-1 weight-loss drugs counted in plastic surgery statistics?
For 2024, ASPS reported 837,485 prescriptions for weight-loss medication such as semaglutide and tirzepatide. There is no 2023 figure to compare, so the report does not show a growth rate.
Are regenerative treatments the biggest aesthetic trend?
The ASPS statistics do not count regenerative treatments such as PRP or exosomes as a separate category, so the data can't confirm or rule out that trend. What it does show is growth in skin resurfacing and neuromodulators.
How much does skin resurfacing cost?
The median listed price for skin resurfacing on NavMDs is $1,500, across 309 listed prices on doctor profiles. Your price depends on the treatment (a chemical peel vs a laser), how many sessions you need and your provider.
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