Cosmetic Surgery very popular in America

Cosmetic surgery to look attractive (Credit: markjsebastian)

Cosmetic surgery is becoming more and more popular with Americans. Body image has become important in professional and personal spheres and this is why a large number of Americans are willing to resort to surgery to alter their appearance.

According to researchers at the University of California - Los Angeles, a majority of men as well as a large number of men said they were interested in cosmetic surgery when asked.

The survey found that 48 percent of women were interested in liposuction, cosmetic surgery, or a combination of the two. An additional 23 percent said they would "possibly" be interested in the procedures.

Despite the traditional connotations of cosmetic surgery as a feminine procedure, a surprising number of men expressed a similar interest. Twenty-three percent of the men surveyed said they would definitely be interested, and 17 percent said they might be interested.

These results are consistent with the high priority given to appearance in American society. A recent Gallup poll revealed that 70 percent of Americans felt physical attractiveness played an important role in one's "happiness, social life, and ability to get ahead." The same survey, conducted in 1999, found that only 19 percent of adults would consider cosmetic surgery.

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Press Release, University of California at Los Angeles