Rouge Cosmetic Surgery Survey - The Results
In results that may leave some readers looking more 'permanently surprised' than a questionable batch of Botox, 1 in 5 women think it is appropriate for a person to have some form of plastic surgery...in their 20s!
Yes, those findings shocked us too, although we were encouraged to see it was self-esteeem, not potential popularity with the opposite sex that women and men hoped to achieve if they considered going under theknife. Or under the needle for that matter. In our specially commissioned survey, 1 in 2 (50.15%) Australian women aged between 18-60 have, or would consider undergoing cosmetic or plastic surgery to enhance their face or their body. Even more surprising is that out of those Australian women who have considered cosmetic or plastic surgery, more than half (59.92%) would opt for surgical procedure over a non surgical procedure. Yes, it seems our fascination for attaining our own idea of 'perfection' still goes on, un abated.
Read the below statistics from our survey and you might be very surprised at our findings!
1 in 2 Australian Women Would Have Plastic Surgery
1 in 2 Australian women aged 18-60 have or would consider undergoing cosmetic/plastic surgery to enhance their face or body. Out of those Australian women who have considered cosmetic/plastic surgery, more than half would opt for a surgical procedure over a non surgical procedure.
The Most Popular Procedure Would be a Tummy Tuck
The most popular procedures Australian women would most likely receive are:
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) – 23.21%
- Breast Augmentation – 22.82%
- Liposuction – 19.25%
- Face Lift – 15.87%
- Eyelid Surgery – 10.32%
- Rhinoplasty (nose job) – 8.53%
1 in 5 Thinks Surgery in Your Twenties is OK
A surprising 1 in 5 Australian women think it is appropriate to undergo plastic surgery in your 20’s. While 1 in 2 felt between the ages of 30 and 50 was more appropriate.
Low Self Esteem is the Main Reason for Having Plastic Surgery
The number 1 reason for undergoing plastic surgery was low self esteem (43.45%) followed by:
- To reduce signs of ageing – 37.30%
- Inability to lose weight – 27.58%
- Health reasons – 19.25%
- Post pregnancy insecurities – 17.66%
- Other – 11.51%
- To improve your social status – 6.75%
- To keep up with celebrity trends – 2.38%
- Family pressure – 1.98%
71% Believe Their Self Esteem Would Increase
It all comes to foe self esteem with 71.23% of Australian women believing that plastic surgery will increase their self esteem, this was followed by:
- Making them feel more youthful and attractive - 50.40%
- Improving their lifestyle - 23.61%
- Improving their personal relationship status – 14.09%
- Increasing their popularity with the opposite sex – 11.90%
- Increasing their social status – 6.55%
- Other – 5.36%
Price is the Biggest Deterrent
The major concern when it comes to undergoing plastic surgery is price (43.85%), this was followed by long and painful recovery periods (28.97%), not achieving desired results (25.20%), while under 2% do not have any concerns.
Cosmetic Surgery Holidays Are No Longer Popular
It seems all the horror stories around bargain plastic surgery trips in 3rd world countries have hit home with only 9.55% of women considering the option in 2010.
$5000 For Surgery is the Limit
Most Australia women (63.49%) would opt for low cost surgeries, only committing to pay up to $5000. Will 19.44% would spend upwards from $10,000 and 15.28% would take a loan and pay in instalments. A low 1.79% believe that money is no object to achieve perfection.
Telling it Like It Is
A surprising 14.42% of women have suggested to someone that they should undergo plastic surgery to rectify a natural flaw in their appearance.
Im Planning on getting a Breast Augmentation….after having children my breast just arent the same. I dont see aanything wrong with Plastic surgery..especially if it is going to make your self feel good. As long as its not over done and tasteful.