5 Countries with the Highest Plastic Surgery Rates Per Capita

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1. South Korea 

Total Number Of Plastic Surgeries Per 1000 people: 8.90 

South Korea leads globally in plastic surgeries per capita, with a $10.7 billion industry in 2018 and is recognized as the plastic surgery capital of the world. According to ISAPS, it has 13.5 cosmetic procedures per 1000 individuals. Nearly 25% of women aged 19–29 undergo procedures, including double eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty, influenced by cultural factors. The industry significantly impacts South Korea’s economy, attracting around 46.3 thousand foreign patients in 2022. 

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