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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2025

Barriers and Factors Influencing Cosmetic Surgery Desire Among Saudi College Students: A Cross-sectional Study on Perception and Knowledge.

Amr Y Arkoubi, Faris Aldaghri, Sajad A Salati, Hatan Mortada, Alwaleed I Almughira, Abdullah I Abuharb, Fahad A Alosaimi, Khalid A Almutairi, Nasser B Alsywina

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Amr Y ArkoubiFrom the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Faris AldaghriFrom the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sajad A SalatiDepartment of Surgery, Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
Hatan MortadaDivision of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alwaleed I AlmughiraFrom the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah I AbuharbFrom the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fahad A AlosaimiFrom the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid A AlmutairiFrom the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nasser B AlsywinaFrom the Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: Plastic surgery is a constantly evolving field that is poorly understood by a major section of the populace. Despite a growth in cosmetic operations in Saudi Arabia, expertise is lacking. The study examines college students' perceptions of cosmetic surgery and the factors that influence their interest in it. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in Riyadh in January and March 2023, using an online self-administered questionnaire for college students. Students' views and motivations for considering or avoiding cosmetic surgery were assessed in the poll. Results: Of 1028 students questioned, 52.3% were female. Forty-eight percent of participants were 21-23 years old, and 97.4% knew about cosmetic surgery. Estimates suggest that 30% of people want cosmetic surgery. Due to religious doubts, 48.2% of individuals avoided cosmetic surgery. Apprehension regarding consequences (40.9%), lack of resource knowledge (19.9%), and inability to persuade family (17.1%) were further worries. Conclusions: This study indicates that 33% of students are considering cosmetic surgery in the future. Scars and deformity seem to prevent cosmetic surgery. To better understand cosmetic surgery, students should learn about its pros and cons.

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