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"Doctor, I Want to Be Like This!": Exploring Global Beauty Body Standards Through a Multicenter Survey
Damiano Tambasco1, Jordi Mir2, Alfredo Hoyos3
1From the Plastic Surgery Unit, San Carlo of Nancy Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|January 22, 2025
Summary
Contemporary plastic surgery focuses on enhancement, not transformation. Patient aesthetic preferences are increasingly influenced by global trends and chosen surgical centers, not just nationality.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Cosmetic Surgery
Background:
- Plastic surgery aims to enhance features and improve perceived flaws, not achieve complete transformation.
- Aesthetic standards are subjective, influenced by technology and social media's impact on self-perception.
- Understanding body perception involves personal views, self-image, and external perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gain objective insights into contemporary aesthetic preferences.
- To analyze the influence of globalization on beauty standards.
- To assess factors shaping patients' aesthetic choices in plastic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from over 4000 patients.
- Examination of globalization's effect on beauty standards.
- Assessment of the link between physical activity and desired body types.
- Evaluation of regional body shape preferences.
- Determination of influence of surgical centers versus nationality on preferences.
Main Results:
- Globalization has diversified beauty perceptions, emphasizing personal and cultural variations.
- A significant correlation exists between patients' aesthetic preferences and their chosen surgical center.
- Medical tourism and social media strongly influence current beauty ideals.
Conclusions:
- Patient opportunities are expanding, requiring skilled surgeons for remote complex procedure management.
- Current patient preferences data is crucial for adapting plastic surgery practices.
- Practices must evolve to meet diverse and globally influenced aesthetic desires.
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