Americans spent a record $16.5 billion on plastic surgery last year

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Americans spent more than $16.5 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and fillers in 2018 - up four percent from last year, a new report reveals.

Botox, though one of the least expensive procedures at $397 a pop, was the biggest money grabber: Americans spent an eye-watering $2.95 billion on the injections that paralyze facial muscles to smooth out wrinkles.

Breast augmentations, which cost $3,000-$8,000, were the most lucrative of the invasive procedures, raking in $1.9 billion for plastic surgeons.

Rhinoplasties (nose jobs) and hyaluronic acid fillers were the next big sellers, with customers spending around $1.5 billion on each last year.

The rise in spending is driven by both soaring demand and climbing rates

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