Self-reported Patient Motivations for Seeking Cosmetic Procedures

JAMA Dermatology
Amanda MaiselMurad Alam

Abstract

Despite the growing popularity of cosmetic procedures, the sociocultural and quality-of-life factors that motivate patients to undergo such procedures are not well understood. To estimate the relative importance of factors that motivate patients to seek minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. This prospective, multicenter observational study was performed at 2 academic and 11 private dermatology practice sites that represented all US geographic regions. Adult patients presenting for cosmetic consultation or treatment from December 4, 2016, through August 9, 2017, were eligible for participation. Participants completed a survey instrument based on a recently developed subjective framework of motivations and a demographic questionnaire. Primary outcomes were the self-reported most common motivations in each quality-of-life category. Secondary outcomes were other frequently reported motivations and those associated with specific procedures. Of 529 eligible patients, 511 agreed to participate, were enrolled, and completed the survey. Typical respondents were female (440 [86.1%]), 45 years or older (286 [56.0%]), white (386 [75.5%]), and college educated (469 [91.8%]) and had previously received at least 2 cosmetic procedures (270 [...Continue Reading

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