Amr Y Arkoubi, Faris Aldaghri, Sajad A Salati, Hatan Mortada, Alwaleed I Almughira, Abdullah I Abuharb, Fahad A Alosaimi, Khalid A Almutairi, Nasser B Alsywina
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Abstract
Background: Plastic surgery is a constantly evolving field that is poorly understood by a major section of the populace. Despite a growth in cosmetic operations in Saudi Arabia, expertise is lacking. The study examines college students' perceptions of cosmetic surgery and the factors that influence their interest in it.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in Riyadh in January and March 2023, using an online self-administered questionnaire for college students. Students' views and motivations for considering or avoiding cosmetic surgery were assessed in the poll.
Results: Of 1028 students questioned, 52.3% were female. Forty-eight percent of participants were 21-23 years old, and 97.4% knew about cosmetic surgery. Estimates suggest that 30% of people want cosmetic surgery. Due to religious doubts, 48.2% of individuals avoided cosmetic surgery. Apprehension regarding consequences (40.9%), lack of resource knowledge (19.9%), and inability to persuade family (17.1%) were further worries.
Conclusions: This study indicates that 33% of students are considering cosmetic surgery in the future. Scars and deformity seem to prevent cosmetic surgery. To better understand cosmetic surgery, students should learn about its pros and cons.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open is an open access, peer reviewed, international journal focusing on global plastic and reconstructive surgery.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open publishes on all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including basic science/experimental studies pertinent to the field and also clinical articles on such topics as: breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, pediatric and craniofacial surgery, hand and microsurgery, wound healing, and cosmetic and aesthetic surgery. Clinical studies, experimental articles, ideas and innovations, and techniques and case reports are all welcome article types. Manuscript submission is open to all surgeons, researchers, and other health care providers world-wide who wish to communicate their research results on topics related to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Furthermore, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open, a complimentary journal to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, provides an open access venue for the publication of those research studies sponsored by private and public funding agencies that require open access publication of study results. Its mission is to disseminate high quality, peer reviewed research in plastic and reconstructive surgery to the widest possible global audience, through an open access platform. As an open access journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open offers its content for free to any viewer. Authors of articles retain their copyright to the materials published. Additionally, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open provides rapid review and publication of accepted papers.
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