The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) this week announced the results of its 2009 Less Common Cosmetic Procedures consumer survey, which debunks the notion -- popularized by the mainstream media -- that ‘fringe’ procedures seem to be in high demand,

The survey results reveal that less common cosmetic procedures are generally over-hyped and over-analyzed. According to survey results, procedures such as bicep or tricep implants, calf implants, buttock implants, lip implants, penile enlargement and vaginal rejuvenation are performed significantly less than other cosmetic procedures.

According to survey results, procedures such as bicep or tricep implants, calf implants, buttock implants, lip implants, penile enlargement and vaginal rejuvenation are performed significantly less than other cosmetic procedures. Only 1.6% of respondents reported ever having a less common cosmetic procedure. That number is significantly small and lacks the evidence of a growing trend. When respondents were asked to report what kind of less common cosmetic surgery procedure they had performed, the most common response was eyelash restoration (42.9%) and bicep or tricep implants (28.6%).

When asked about concerns regarding less common cosmetic procedures, the majority of respondents indicated they were most concerned about safety (88.8%) and cost (81.8%).

[Source: AACS]