The most popular plastic surgery procedure is ...

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN

Updated 0054 GMT (0854 HKT) March 2, 2017

Breast augmentation, which is intended to enlarge or change the shape of the breasts, was the most-popular surgical cosmetic procedure in 2016, with 290,467 procedures.
Photos: Most-popular cosmetic procedures in 2016
Breast augmentation, which is intended to enlarge or change the shape of the breasts, was the most-popular surgical cosmetic procedure in 2016, with 290,467 procedures.
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Liposuction, which is intended to remove excess body fat, was the second most-popular with 235,237 procedures.
Photos: Most-popular cosmetic procedures in 2016
Liposuction, which is intended to remove excess body fat, was the second most-popular with 235,237 procedures.
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