Psychosocial Motives regarding Plastic Surgery among Medical Students

Objective: Cosmetic surgical procedures nowadays are like an epidemic among all ages and sexes, especially among female teenagers. The consequences of such operations are still unassessed. Many of these surgeries can threaten life, studying the impression and what the thoughts are to perform such surgeries is crucial. This study aims to clarify the psychological and social motives of students, as well as the impressions that may lead to the consideration of plastic surgery in Al-Hilla city, Babylon Province, Iraq. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional design, convenience sampling, was conducted at the University of Babylon, involving medical colleges and including 225 students. A questionnaire was used as a study tool for collecting data. Findings: 51.6% of the sample was within the age group of 18-20 years old. 56.9% of them are female. 71.6% of the sample consists of singles. 34.6% of the sample are Nursing students. Overall, students have a negative impression of such surgeries. Conclusion: The Current study concludes that students have a negative impression of conducting plastic operations in addition to psychological and social motivations toward cosmetic procedures.