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Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Data on opinions and experiences of aesthetic medical procedures outside the United States and Western Europe are scarce. AIMS:This study aimed to survey users and non-users of aesthetic procedures in countries where this information is less readily available, to understand attitudes and perceptions relating to beauty. PATIENTS/METHODS:Two independent internet-based observational surveys were conducted. Survey 1: individuals from Colombia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Russia and Turkey who were 'users' or 'non-users' of aesthetic medical procedures. Survey 2: individuals from Colombia, Russia, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates who were 'users' of non-surgical aesthetic treatments. RESULTS:Surveys 1 and 2 were completed by 300 and 160 individuals, respectively, most of whom were female (94.0% and 99%). Overall, respondents rated the eyes and smile as the most pleasing male and female facial features. Most participants (mean 82.6%; range 75%-100%) believed maintaining a healthy lifestyle was important for ageing gracefully, and over one-third (36.0%; 28%-47%) believed men age more gracefully than women. The emphasis respondents placed on the importance of physical attributes vs inner feelings, internal beauty and self-confidence varied between countries. Users were often more positive about aesthetic medical procedure outcomes than non-users. Adequate information, good physician communication (including managing treatment expectations), treatment recommendations based on patient need and good aftercare improved treatment satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS:The eyes and smile were key features of attractiveness, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle was consistently considered an important factor for ageing gracefully. Ensuring patients are well informed was a major determinant of treatment satisfaction.

SUBMITTER: Redaelli A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7687247 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures.

Redaelli Alessio A Siddiqui Syed Sana S Liu Xierong X Poliziani Michele M Erbil Hakan H Prygova Inna I Atamanov Vasiliy V

Journal of cosmetic dermatology 20200309 11

<h4>Background</h4>Data on opinions and experiences of aesthetic medical procedures outside the United States and Western Europe are scarce.<h4>Aims</h4>This study aimed to survey users and non-users of aesthetic procedures in countries where this information is less readily available, to understand attitudes and perceptions relating to beauty.<h4>Patients/methods</h4>Two independent internet-based observational surveys were conducted. Survey 1: individuals from Colombia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Russ ...[more]

PMID: 32153099

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Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures.

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Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures.

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