Approval Rate of Cosmetic Surgery Improving According to Report

Years ago, it was widely believed that plastic surgery was a privilege reserved only for Hollywood and the wealthy. However, a recent study shows that views have changed quite significantly, and that nowadays,  people in every income bracket know of someone who has had a cosmetic surgery procedure or who would consider getting something done themselves. The February 2010 report conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery showed that 48% of respondents with an income of less than $25,000 would approve of plastic surgery, and that 52% of respondents with an income between $25,000 and $50,000 would approve of surgery. Around 23% of participants who earned below $25,000 said they would consider cosmetic surgery for themselves in the future.

“Even in this difficult economic time, people are willing to invest in the things that improve their quality of life… feeling good about the way they look is high on the list of priorities for many Americans.” Renalto Salz, MD, President of ASAPS had to say. In addition to the surprisingly high approval rates across a spectrum of varying income levels, the report also found that among all Americans, 73% of women and 66% of men said they wouldn’t be embarrassed or ashamed to tell others they had had cosmetic surgery.

This interesting data shows the clear shift that is currently taking place in the cosmetic enhancement industry. As more and more of the community begins understanding the medical technologies and techniques involved in many of these cosmetic procedures, skepticism and apprehension begins to diminish. As they learn more, people are realizing that not every cosmetic procedure and aesthetic treatment costs an astronomical amount like they once thought, and that individuals of every income bracket can invest in keeping up appearances if they so choose.