Is it your exercise routine that contributes most to your appearance, or is it cosmetics? Do you stay beautiful to attract potential partners or to enjoy the increased self-confidence? Are you more focused on the appearance of your face or your body?
Researchers from the ASAPS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons set out to answer questions like these. The survey revealed, among other interesting findings, that different age groups perceived beauty in different ways. ASAPS President Renato Saltz says the survey was intended to help surgeons “understand what patients are most concerned about at different stages of their lives.”
Participants were grouped by age to determine how members of each generation approach physical appearance of the self, and physical appearance of a partner.
Survey respondents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s reported that a “fit, well proportioned body” was what they found most appealing in another person. When it came to their own physical characteristics, the same group was apparently more concerned about their faces. The abdomen and hips were said to be areas of significant concern (especially in the 30s), but the breadth of patients said they were most conscious of their facial appearance.
In all age groups, the use of cosmetic procedures ranked fairly high, alongside diet, exercise, and skin care. Through the link listed below you can easily view the results (in a pdf file) of the Beauty for Life survey.
