Did you know that by the second week of February, 80% of New Year’s resolutions had failed?
While some people promise to pick up a new activity or increase their savings, others want to boost their confidence and self-esteem.
More than four out of five persons in the US desire to improve their health or looks in 2019, according to a new survey by the health and beauty website RealSelf. 36 percent are thinking of entering the medical aesthetics sector.
Who Is Thinking About Cosmetic Procedures?
The health and beauty website discovered that women, millennials, and parents of children under the age of 18 give nonsurgical operations the most thought. Despite the variety of available therapies, those polled want to take the following into account:
Top Five Cosmetic Treatments Being Considered in the Next Year |
Percentage |
Cosmetic Dentistry (i.e., teeth whitening) |
32% |
Laser hair removal |
30% |
Facial skin treatments (i.e., micro needling) |
25% |
Facial/lip fillers |
24% |
Botox/toxins |
21% |
The main reasons for getting or thinking about getting cosmetic treatments were also examined in the New Year’s research. The main reason for considering operations or having them in the past was to increase confidence and elevate self-esteem. The second most important motivation was the need to appear as good as one felt.
Motivations for Considering Cosmetic Treatments |
Overall Percentage |
To improve my self-esteem/confidence |
40% |
To look as good as I feel |
36% |
To look younger |
26% |
Help with weight loss/fat removal |
22% |
Combat aging |
22% |
Convenience and to save time/effort |
15% |
Get my body back after having children |
12% |