AACS Consumer Perception Survey Reveals Surprises

September 14, 2006
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has announced the results of this year's Consumer Perception Survey, which gauges current perceptions on all things cosmetic – from envied celebrity features to popular myths and misconceptions about cosmetic surgery.

Some of the highlights and surprises revealed by the survey include:

• 20 percent of Americans see cosmetic surgery in their future

• Five out of six survey participants considered personal appearance crucial to professional success

• Jennifer Aniston's eyes topped the list of most coveted celebrity feature for women with 46 percent of the votes

• Nick Lachey's sculpted abs beat out Matthew McConaughey's pearly whites as the “must-have” feature for men with 51 percent of the votes

• 33 percent of consumers said they would admit only to those who asked that they'd had a cosmetic procedure, while 18 percent said they'd disclose that information to close friends and family

• 46 percent of Americans said they would spend their disposable income on cosmetic surgery before an expensive vacation or luxury car

• 18 percent of consumers surveyed cited as the primary reason for foregoing cosmetic surgery a fear of pain, while 54 percent said that cost was the discouraging factor

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