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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetics
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Beauty perception is subjective, influenced by geography, ethnicity, culture, and demographics.
  • Objective measurements are crucial for aesthetic evaluations.
  • Defining the ideal female buttock involves understanding interdependencies between various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the ideal waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) for the female buttock.
  • To investigate the influence of geographic, ethnic, cultural, and demographic factors on buttock aesthetic preferences.
  • To identify potential correlations between demographic variables and preferred buttock shape.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed globally to plastic surgeons and the general public.
  • Participants digitally altered buttock size and WHR on a model.
  • Demographic data were collected, and analysis of variance was used to analyze preferences.

Main Results:

  • 1032 responses were collected from over 40 countries.
  • 39% of participants favored a 0.7 WHR as ideal.
  • Significant variations in buttock size preferences were noted across different regions and ethnicities, with Latin America and non-Caucasian respondents preferring larger buttocks.

Conclusions:

  • A global consensus exists for an ideal WHR of 0.7.
  • However, aesthetic perception of the buttocks is significantly influenced by multiple other factors, including sex, age, ethnicity, and geographic origin.