Perceptions About Aging and Aesthetics: A Global Study of Adults Aged 50 to 80 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aesthetic treatments are associated with positive psychological and psychosocial outcomes, but most data are from adults <60 years. As the global population ages, there is an opportunity to better understand perceptions about aging among older adults and whether engaging with aesthetic medicine influences these perceptions.

Objectives

This global survey sought to understand the psychology of aging among older adults with varying relationships to aesthetic medicine.

Methods

This online survey (July-September 2022) queried adults (50-80 years) in 8 countries. Respondents were divided into 3 groups: those that had ever received aesthetic treatments (aesthetics receivers); those naive to aesthetic medicine but considering (naive considerers); and those naive an

SUBMITTER: Manson Brown S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12663535 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature