Contemporary Koreans’ Perceptions of Facial Beauty

Rhee, Seung Chul; An, Soo-Jung; Hwang, Rahil

doi:10.5999/aps.2017.44.5.390

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“…For female beauty, respondents preferred smooth skin around the eyes, which may increase the likelihood of women considering periorbital aesthetic medical procedures. This is consistent with findings from studies in Europe and Asia where eyes, along with skin, were commonly regarded as important for facial attractiveness 11,12,13. It is interesting that eyes and smile were also featured that most respondents thought were their most beautiful facial feature.…”

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Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures

Redaelli¹,

Syed²,

Liu³

et al. 2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Data on opinions and experiences of aesthetic medical procedures outside the United States and Western Europe are scarce. Aims This study aimed to survey users and non‐users of aesthetic procedures in countries where this information is less readily available, to understand attitudes and perceptions relating to beauty. Patients/Methods Two independent internet‐based observational surveys were conducted. Survey 1: individuals from Colombia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Russia and Turkey who were ‘users’ or ‘non‐users’ of aesthetic medical procedures. Survey 2: individuals from Colombia, Russia, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates who were ‘users’ of non‐surgical aesthetic treatments. Results Surveys 1 and 2 were completed by 300 and 160 individuals, respectively, most of whom were female (94.0% and 99%). Overall, respondents rated the eyes and smile as the most pleasing male and female facial features. Most participants (mean 82.6%; range 75%‐100%) believed maintaining a healthy lifestyle was important for ageing gracefully, and over one‐third (36.0%; 28%‐47%) believed men age more gracefully than women. The emphasis respondents placed on the importance of physical attributes vs inner feelings, internal beauty and self‐confidence varied between countries. Users were often more positive about aesthetic medical procedure outcomes than non‐users. Adequate information, good physician communication (including managing treatment expectations), treatment recommendations based on patient need and good aftercare improved treatment satisfaction. Conclusions The eyes and smile were key features of attractiveness, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle was consistently considered an important factor for ageing gracefully. Ensuring patients are well informed was a major determinant of treatment satisfaction.

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“…This is consistent with findings from studies in Europe and Asia where eyes, along with skin, were commonly regarded as important for facial attractiveness. [11][12][13] It is interesting that eyes and smile were also featured that most respondents thought were their most beautiful facial feature.…”

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confidence: 99%

Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures

Redaelli¹,

Syed²,

Liu³

et al. 2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…The results of our survey revealed that South Indian Dravidian women considered an oval face with straight facial profile, straight nose, narrow chin, well-defined lips, arched brow with obtuse jawline to be the most attractive. This is in alignment with findings from similar surveys done in other Asian ethnicities [14,15,22]. And it can be agreed that multicultural perception of beauty is more unified than diverse.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…According to the Global Survey Results of 2018 released by International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and American Society of Plastic surgeons (ASPS), the rave for cosmetic correction of the face is only on the rise with more people wanting to look beautiful and young [13]. Hence, it becomes prudent for the cosmetic surgeon to not only cater to the ideal set standards of beauty but also to the actual needs and desires of the patients [14]. That being said, though the concept of beauty is now universal, certain cultural nuances do exist and is of respectable importance when aesthetic facial correction is concerned.…”

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Perception Of Ideal Facial Beauty Among Females In South Indian Dravidian PopulationA Questionnaire Survey

Albert¹

2021

IJDOS

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Introduction:The ideals of beauty, though largely related to symmetry and averageness, is subject to diversions caused by cultural nuances. In this study, we aimed to know the esthetic facial preference of South Indian Dravidian females, to understand whether beauty affects their quality of life and their perception towards cosmetic procedures of the face. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire survey in multiple choice format with 15 questions was distributed online. Only female participants between 16-35yrs of age were included in the study. The 15 questions included the demographic data and aimed at knowing their preference in the following: facial shape, facial profile, shapes of nose, lip, chin and eyebrow, jaw angle. Opinion on the statement "beauty affects the quality of life" and attitude towards cosmetic facial procedures were also questioned. The data was statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: 363 responses which satisfied the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Majority of the participants preferred oval face (31.7%), straight profile (76.2%), narrow chin (51.6%), well defined lips (30.2%), straight nose (33.4%), weak jaw-line (86.2%), well-defined eyebrow (41.7%). Majority of participants believed that beauty does not affect the quality of life and elicited a reluctant attitude towards cosmetic procedures in general but were in better acceptance of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in comparison to the cosmetic ones. Conclusion:The perception of ideal beauty in South Indian Dravidian female population exhibits mild cultural and ethnic differences. The knowledge of cultural/ethnic differences in ideal beauty standards and understanding the esthetic expectations of the population plays a crucial role in providing the most desirable results (both objectively and subjectively) in cosmetic surgery.

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“…Literature describing standards of beauty across the Middle East is relatively scarce, compared with those for white, Asian, and African populations. 4–10 The region is characterized by a wide range of ethnic and racial diversity, even within individual countries. What has been published rarely covers more than one Middle Eastern country or ethnic group.…”

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Consensus Opinions on Facial Beauty and Implications for Aesthetic Treatment in Middle Eastern Women

Kashmar

Alsufyani

Ghalamkarpour

et al. 2019

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Middle Eastern women worldwide increasingly seek aesthetic treatment to enhance their beauty and improve self-esteem, but literature describing standards of beauty across the Middle East are scarce. Knowledge of facial anthropometry and Middle Eastern subregional beauty preferences and aesthetic weaknesses are key to develop an effective facial enhancement strategy that does not jeopardize ethnic identity or facial harmony. Methods: Dermatologists and plastic surgeons from 8 Middle Eastern countries who had 7.5–25 (mean 13.5) years of experience in aesthetic medicine examined female Middle Eastern beauty in 4 geographic subregions: the Gulf (comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), Iran, Lebanon, and Egypt. They developed consensus opinions regarding facial beauty, aesthetic deficiencies, and injectable treatment solutions. Results: Facial anthropometry differs between Middle Eastern and Western women, and also within the region. Although subregional differences are seen, beauty is generally recognized by an oval or round face; temple fullness; pronounced, elevated, arched eyebrows; large almond-shaped eyes; well-defined, laterally full cheeks; a small, straight nose; full lips; a well-defined jawline; and a prominent, pointed chin. The relative prominence of the nose necessitates attention to the lips and the shape and projection of the chin. Aging is often accompanied by midface sagging that leads to increased heaviness in the lower facial third. Conclusions: Middle Eastern beauty is characterized by striking eyes, defined cheeks, and full lips. These consensus opinions inform aesthetic practitioners who treat Middle Eastern women worldwide about their aesthetic ideals and the implications for treatment.

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Contemporary Koreans’ Perceptions of Facial Beauty

Cited by 8 publications

References 17 publications

Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures

Two multinational, observational surveys investigating perceptions of beauty and attitudes and experiences relating to aesthetic medical procedures

Perception Of Ideal Facial Beauty Among Females In South Indian Dravidian PopulationA Questionnaire Survey

Consensus Opinions on Facial Beauty and Implications for Aesthetic Treatment in Middle Eastern Women

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