Table 3.
Subgroup Analysis of Motivational Factors to Undergo Cosmetic Surgery in People Who Had Cosmetic Surgery versus People Who Did Not Have Cosmetic Surgery
| Have You Undergone Cosmetic Procedure before? | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes [n = 145 (25.75%)] | No [n = 418 (74.25%)] | ||
| I think I have pretty good knowledge about the procedures I underwent/will undergo | <0.0001* | ||
| Disagree | 11 (7.95%) | 203 (48.57%) | |
| Neutral | 26 (17.93%) | 110 (26.32%) | |
| Agree | 108 (74.49%) | 105 (35.12%) | |
| In your opinion, to what extent could these factors be a motivation to undergo cosmetic procedures | |||
| TV programs and social media | 0.0985 | ||
| Disagree | 27 (18.62%) | 103 (24.64%) | |
| Neutral | 38 (26.21%) | 68 (16.27%) | |
| Agree | 80 (55.17%) | 247 (59.09%) | |
| Social circle (family/friends) | 0.1112 | ||
| Disagree | 31 (21.38%) | 116 (27.75%) | |
| Neutral | 26 (17.93%) | 78 (18.66%) | |
| Agree | 88 (60.69%) | 224(53.59%) | |
| Lack of appearance satisfaction | 0.4891 | ||
| Disagree | 19 (13.11%) | 78 (18.66%) | |
| Neutral | 22 (15.17%) | 64 (15.31%) | |
| Agree | 104 (71.72%) | 276 (66.03%) | |
| Birth defects or previous injuries | 0.7673 | ||
| Disagree | 24 (16.55%) | 62 (14.83%) | |
| Neutral | 12 (8.28%) | 38 (9.09%) | |
| Agree | 109 (75.17%) | 318 (76.08%) | |
| It makes sense to have a cosmetic procedure if it will make the person feel better about him/herself | <0.0001* | ||
| Disagree | 9 (6.21%) | 131 (31.34%) | |
| Neutral | 11 (7.59%) | 83 (19.86%) | |
| Agree | 125 (86.21%) | 204 (48.80%) | |
| It makes sense to have a cosmetic procedure to please another person (eg, intimate partner, family member, close friends) | <0.0001* | ||
| Disagree | 89 (61.38%) | 301 (72.01%) | |
| Neutral | 28 (19.31%) | 69 (16.51%) | |
| Agree | 28 (19.31%) | 48 (11.48%) | |
| It makes sense to undergo cosmetic procedures if the individual is facing bullying | 0.0265* | ||
| Disagree | 45 (31.03%) | 163 (38.99%) | |
| Neutral | 38 (26.21%) | 118 (28.23%) | |
| Agree | 62 (42.76%) | 137 (32.78%) | |
| Cosmetic procedures should be reserved only for people with a medical need | <0.0001* | ||
| Disagree | 113 (77.93%) | 188 (44.97%) | |
| Neutral | 19 (13.10%) | 88 (21.05%) | |
| Agree | 13 (8.97%) | 142 (33.97%) | |
*P < 0.05 is considered statistically significant.