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Altering first impressions after facial plastic surgery.

Steven Dayan1, Kirk Clark, Allan A Ho

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2913 Commonwealth Street, Suite 430, Chicago, IL 60657, U.S.A. Docdayan@aol.com

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|November 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Facial cosmetic surgery significantly enhances first impressions. Patients undergoing procedures were perceived as more attractive, socially adept, and successful in various life aspects post-operation.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Psychology
  • Social Perception

Background:

  • Facial appearance significantly impacts first impressions and social judgments.
  • Attractive individuals often receive preferential treatment and better behavioral evaluations.
  • Previous studies highlight the link between attractiveness and positive social outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if cosmetic alteration of facial features improves first impressions.
  • To quantify the perceived changes in attractiveness and social attributes after facial plastic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Standardized preoperative and postoperative photographs of patients were used.
  • Independent reviewers, blinded to the surgical status, graded the photographs.
  • Reviewers assessed impressions based on established first-impression study methodologies.

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Main Results:

  • Postoperative patients were rated 31% more attractive.
  • Improvements were noted in social skills (27%), dating success (22%), and financial success (13%).
  • Perceived athletic skills (19%) and relationship skills (15%) also increased.

Conclusions:

  • Facial cosmetic surgery demonstrably improves the initial impression an individual makes.
  • The study provides quantitative evidence for the positive social impact of aesthetic facial procedures.