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.
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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.
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Liposuction, which is intended to remove excess body fat, was the second most-popular with 235,237 procedures.
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Nose reshaping, intended to alter the shape of the nose, was the third most-popular, with 223,018 procedures.
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Nose reshaping, intended to alter the shape of the nose, was the third most-popular, with 223,018 procedures.
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Eyelid surgeries, intended to lift sagging eyelids, were the fourth most-popular, with 209,020 procedures.
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Eyelid surgeries, intended to lift sagging eyelids, were the fourth most-popular, with 209,020 procedures.
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Facelifts, which are intended to enhance the appearance of sagging, drooping and wrinkled skin on the face and neck, were the fifth most-popular, with 131,106 procedures.
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Facelifts, which are intended to enhance the appearance of sagging, drooping and wrinkled skin on the face and neck, were the fifth most-popular, with 131,106 procedures.
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Botox, a drug that can be injected into the face in an effort to smooth the appearance of facial wrinkles, was the most-popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in 2016, with 7 million procedures.
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Botox, a drug that can be injected into the face in an effort to smooth the appearance of facial wrinkles, was the most-popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in 2016, with 7 million procedures.
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Soft-tissue fillers, injected in an effort to create a smoother or fuller appearance in the face or lips, were the second most-popular, with 2.6 million procedures.
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Soft-tissue fillers, injected in an effort to create a smoother or fuller appearance in the face or lips, were the second most-popular, with 2.6 million procedures.
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Chemical peels, in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin in an effort to smooth wrinkles and create a younger appearance, were the third most-popular, with 1.36 million procedures.
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Chemical peels, in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin in an effort to smooth wrinkles and create a younger appearance, were the third most-popular, with 1.36 million procedures.
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Laser hair removal, intended to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body, was the fourth most-popular, with 1.1 million procedures.
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Laser hair removal, intended to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body, was the fourth most-popular, with 1.1 million procedures.
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Microdermabrasions, in which an instrument gently sands your skin to improve complexion, were the fifth most-popular, with 775,000 procedures.
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Microdermabrasions, in which an instrument gently sands your skin to improve complexion, were the fifth most-popular, with 775,000 procedures.
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Story highlights

  • Breast augmentation still takes the top spot, followed by liposuction and then nose jobs
  • "I have seen a rise and fall -- pardon the pun -- in the size of breast implants," one surgeon says

(CNN)Cosmetic procedures are still increasingly popular in the United States, and a new report shows that most Americans are going under the knife to either change their faces or get rid of fat.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons released its annual plastic surgery statistics report Wednesday, revealing the most popular procedures performed nationwide last year.