TY  - JOUR
TI  - The Effect of Sociodemographic Variables, Body Image and 
Self-Esteem on Undergoing Minimally Invasive Cosmetic 
Procedures in Turkish Women: Cross-Sectional Research
AB  - Objective: Previous studies conducted in different populations have stated that demographical and psychological factors such 
as low self-esteem and body image are important motivations to undergo minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. This study investigates 
these factors that are expected to predict motivation for such procedures in Turkish women. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in August 2020 using an online survey with the virtual snowball 
method. The participants completed a questionnaire that investi gated 
their sociodemographic variables, psychiatric disorder history, cos metic 
procedures, motivation sources; including questions from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem and Body-Cathexis Scale. Results: The data of 1,244 
women were included. 62% have had some sort of cosmetic procedure. 
The most commonly performed was laser procedures (79.5%). The 
most important source of in formation and motivation was doctors. 
There was a positive correlation among increasing age, graduating 
university, having a job, having a high monthly income, and the rate 
of cos metic procedures. The presence of a psychiatric disease did not 
decrease this rate. While there was no correlation between body perception, self-esteem scores and the total rates of cosmetic procedures, 
the self-esteem scores of those who had botulinum toxin injec tion, 
dermal fillers, and platelet-rich plasma were higher than those who 
had other procedures. Conclusion: This study provides information 
about psy chosocial factors that predict interest in minimal cosmetic 
procedures. Un like previously known predictors, body image and selfesteem were not effective. The results may contribute to a better understanding of the factors that may be motivational for undergoing 
cosmetic procedures.
AU  - GÜLDOĞAN, Emek
AU  - Altunışık, Nihal
AU  - cansel, neslihan
DO  - 10.5336/dermato.2021-84401
PY  - 2021
JO  - Türkiye Klinikleri Dermatoloji Dergisi
VL  - 31
IS  - 3
SN  - 2146-9016
SP  - 207
EP  - 216
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/509206
ER  -