The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) 2006 Consumer Perception Survey showed that cosmetic surgery is something that 6% of the adult population has done, but that almost 20% of the population aspires to do at some point in their lifetime.
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Additional highlights of the results report include:
— An overwhelming five out of six consumers believe that personal appearance is key to professional success.
— When asked how open they would be about a cosmetic surgery procedure, 33% of consumers said they would tell only those who asked, while 18% said they would tell only close friends and family.
— The two most wanted celebrity features, according to the survey, are Jennifer Aniston’s e
yes for women (46%) and Nick Lachey’s abs for men (51%).
— If there was disposable income to be had, 46% of consumers say they would forego an expensive vacation or luxury car to pay for cosmetic surgery.
— About 12% of the men surveyed believe they will have cosmetic surgery at some point in the future.
— Only 18% of consumers cited fear of pain as a reason for foregoing cosmetic surgery. Instead, the cost is what would discourage 54% of those surveyed from having a procedure.
— About 20% of consumers are unclear on what a cosmetic surgeon is. The AACS Consumer Perception Survey was conducted by Synovate, Inc.,
and included a total of 1,510 representative interviews. Additional survey methodology and statistics can be obtained by contacting the Academy.