Experiences and attitudes toward aesthetic procedures in East Asia: a cross-sectional survey of five geographical regions
Background The demand for aesthetic procedures continues to grow globally, particularly in East Asian countries. The popularity of specific aesthetic procedures varies, however, depending on the particular East Asian geographical region being studied. This study aimed to evaluate the experiences of...
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Published in | Archives of plastic surgery Vol. 48; no. 6; pp. 660 - 669 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc
01.11.2021
Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 대한성형외과학회 |
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Summary: | Background
The demand for aesthetic procedures continues to grow globally, particularly in East Asian countries. The popularity of specific aesthetic procedures varies, however, depending on the particular East Asian geographical region being studied. This study aimed to evaluate the experiences of and attitudes toward aesthetic procedures in five East Asian countries/regions, including China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Methods
To recruit participants, an online questionnaire was designed and distributed on social media networks between May 2015 and March 2016. The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software, version 22.0.
Results
A total of 3,088 people responded (approximately 600 in each country/region). Of these, 940 participants (47.8%) responded that they had experienced at least one aesthetic procedure in the past. Taiwan had the highest number of participants who had experienced at least one procedure (264/940, 41%), with primarily non-surgical experiences. Only in South Korea did surgical cosmetic experiences exceed non-surgical cosmetic experiences (55.9% vs. 44.1%). The popularity of particular procedures and the motivation for undergoing aesthetic procedures varied by country.
Conclusions
The popularity of aesthetic procedures continues to evolve. Similar trends were observed across the East Asian regions; however, each country had its unique demands and preferences. The information provided by this study can help aesthetic plastic surgeons further understand the patients in their corresponding region, customize their practice, and develop the requisite skills. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 We would like to express our appreciation to Miss Li-En Huang from the Department of Accounting, National Chengchi University, Taiwan for helping compile and collect the questionnaire. This article was presented at the PRS Korea Meeting on November 9-11, 2018, in Seoul, Korea. Current affiliation of Ki-Hyun Cho is Plastic Surgery Department, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA. |
ISSN: | 2234-6163 2234-6171 |
DOI: | 10.5999/aps.2020.02565 |