Assessment of Physical and Technological Influencing Factors of Women Toward Plastic Surgeries and Cosmetic Procedures

Abstract

Background: Women undergoing cosmetic operations has increased significantly. The decision to doing  plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures influenced by several factors. Also , there are several complications results from performing plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures  ranging from mild to severe complications , such as infections, systemic toxicity, hematologic and electrolyte issues, intravascular fluid changes, and wound complications, and death .

Objective: To assess physical,technological  and demographic  factors of women toward plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures.

Methods: This Was cross sectional , descriptive study comprised 178 women who performed plastic surgery and cosmetic procedure. a questionnaire was constructed which was designed after an intensive review of the various literature sources. IBM Statistical Software for Social Sciences (SPSS V.25) was applied for analysis purposes.

Results: The total 178 women enrolled in this study their mean age  and SD were (26.78 ±6.582) , with 35.4% being secondary school graduates and institute graduates. Most had barely sufficient incomes, with 51 students and 114 singles. Rhinoplasty was the most common type of plastic surgery, laser hair removal common type of cosmetic procedure. Most participants were not influenced by physical factors, but were highly influenced by non-invasive procedures and advancements in technology. There was a significant association between age, education, marital status, and income level for various procedures

Conclusion: Cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery are common among women for aesthetic reasons, with technological advancements motivating women. Some types of plastic surgery were associated with socio-demographic factors such as age with rhinoplasty, liposuction, blepharoplasty, filler and abdominoplasty.