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    Is Plastic Surgery ‘Worth It’? 2021 Patient Ratings

    By Surgical TimesOctober 12, 2021

    Consider these the Amazon ratings of plastic surgery procedures. Courtesy of RealSelf, the percentages that follow reflect what former patients have said as to whether a plastic surgery procedure was worth it or not.

    These numbers essentially answer the question: “Would you return it if you could?”

    While the expertise and results of plastic surgeons greatly vary, these numbers may yet help you get an idea of how likely you are to appreciate the results of a plastic surgery procedure or a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure.

    Consider adding this crucial bit of information to your decision-making process.

    Its most valuable use is probably in comparing procedures within the same class, to help you answer such questions as whether to get a surgical or non-surgical procedure of the same kind, or whether to do a full or mini tummy tuck, facelift, etc.

    Facial Plastic Surgery Procedure Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)95%
    Mini Facelift95%
    Eyelid Surgery94%
    Septoplasty94%
    Nonsurgical Nose Job93%
    Facelift92%
    Buccal Fat Removal92%
    Lip Lift91%
    Rhinoplasty90%
    Neck Lift90%
    Chin Liposuction90%
    Brow Lift88%
    Chin Implant85%
    Revision Rhinoplasty85%
    Facial Fat Transfer82%
    Thread Lift79%

    Breast Surgery Procedure Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Breast Implant Removal (Explant)97%
    Breast Augmentation97%
    Breast Implants96%
    Breast Reconstruction93%
    Breast Implant Revision92%
    Breast Lift With Implants91%
    Breast Fat Transfer87%

    Body Contouring Procedure Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Tumescent Liposuction93%
    Liposculpture91%
    VASER Liposuction88%
    Liposuction86%
    Smart Lipo83%
    Emsculpt82%

    Butt Augmentation Procedure Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    BBL, Brazilian Butt Lift85%
    Butt Implants81%
    Non-Surgical BBL67%

    Body Cosmetic Surgery Procedure Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Gynecomastia Surgery97%
    Body Lift96%
    Tummy Tuck95%
    Mommy Makeover95%
    Arm Lift95%
    Mini Tummy Tuck92%
    Thigh Lift91%

    Vaginal Cosmetic Procedures Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Vaginoplasty93%
    Labiaplasty91%
    ThermiVa91%

    Breast Implant Brands Patient Ratings:

    ProductWorth It %
    Sientra Breast Implants98%
    Motiva Breast Implants97%
    Natrelle Breast Implants96%
    Inspira Breast Implants96%
    Mentor Breast Implants93%

    Wrinkle Relaxers (Neuromodulators) Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Xeomin®97%
    Botox®95%
    Dysport®95%

    Dermal Fillers and Fillers Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Lip Fillers95%
    Dermal Fillers94%
    Restylane®94%
    Juvederm®91%
    Belotero®80%
    Sculptra®74%
    Radiesse®69%
    Kybella®53%

    Body Contouring Procedures Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    CoolSculpting73%
    SculpSure58%

    Facial Cosmetic Procedures Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    HydraFacial100%
    Facial98%
    Microdermabrasion94%
    Chemical Peel89%
    Microneedling82%
    Ultherapy74%
    IPL Photofacial74%
    Permanent Makeup70%

    Cellulite Treatment Procedure Patient Ratings:

    ProcedureWorth It %
    Cellulaze®64%
    Cellfina®63%
    Qwo®62%
    Thermage®60%
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