According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2020, around 96 percent of female respondents stated that their plastic surgery had been for cosmetic purposes, with the remainder having been done for medical reasons. While their male counterparts were more likely to undergo plastic surgery for medical purposes, the majority of surgeries were still performed for cosmetic reasons.
Gender distribution of getting plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes in South Korea from 2017 to 2020
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KOSIS. (May 10, 2021). Gender distribution of getting plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes in South Korea from 2017 to 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1434253/south-korea-cosmetic-plastic-surgery-gender-distribution/
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KOSIS. "Gender Distribution of Getting Plastic Surgery for Cosmetic Purposes in South Korea from 2017 to 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 May 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1434253/south-korea-cosmetic-plastic-surgery-gender-distribution/
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