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Contemporary Koreans' Perceptions of Facial Beauty.
Seung Chul Rhee1, Soo-Jung An2, Rahil Hwang3
1Teuim Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic & Damsoyu Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Archives of Plastic Surgery
|September 27, 2017
Summary
This study surveyed Korean public and physician views on aesthetic plastic surgery and facial beauty. Perceptions varied by gender and generation, with differences noted between the public and physicians performing aesthetic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Facial Aesthetics
Background:
- Investigates public and physician perceptions of beauty.
- Examines attitudes towards aesthetic plastic surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand current beauty perceptions in South Korea.
- To compare general public and physician views on aesthetic procedures.
- To identify key facial features influencing attractiveness.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional questionnaire administered to 290 individuals in Seoul.
- Survey covered attitudes, celebrity facial attractiveness, and subunit influence.
- Data analyzed using SPSS with ANOVA and Tukey's t-test.
Main Results:
- 38.3% favored aesthetic plastic surgery; internet was primary information source.
- Postoperative results of acquaintances most influenced clinic choice.
- A composite attractive Korean female face was created; perceptions varied by demographics.
Conclusions:
- Results offer insights into Korean beauty standards and plastic surgery trends.
- Informs aesthetic plastic surgeons about patient perceptions and preferences.
- Highlights demographic and professional differences in beauty perception.
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