Public Perception of Plastic Surgery in Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A Almarghoub1, Sawsan F Almarzouq2, Sami I Alissa3
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Section, Department of Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Background:
The general public perceives plastic surgeons as cosmetic surgeons. This study aimed to assess the general public's awareness of the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery in Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A short, anonymous, web-based survey was distributed to the public using SurveyMonkey as a platform. Participants were asked to choose the surgeon for managing 16 case scenarios, 11 of which were commonly managed by plastic surgeons.
Results:
In total, 2,116 participants completed the survey. The participants correctly chose plastic surgery as the specialty for managing 3 of the 11 listed plastic surgery case scenarios.
Conclusion:
More efforts are needed from plastic surgeons and media to educate the public about the scope of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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