Abstract

In recent years, cosmetic surgery in Saudi Arabia, has gained popularity despite evidence of its risk. With the wide increase in proportion of people who undergo cosmetic surgery. It is becoming increasingly important to explore the various internal and external factors that motivate people to undergo cosmetic surgery. This study aim to describe the people's awareness, attitude and the reasons that motivate them to undergo cosmetic surgery and to measure the proportion of population who underwent cosmetic surgery in both gender. The study was done in Almaarefa University, and it took place from 13 February 2017 until 28 December 2017. The study was an observational descriptive cross-sectional study design. The data was collected by an online link from 250 students by quota sampling technique. The data was analyzed using PSPP. Confidentiality was maintained. The study found a group between 20 - 24 years old have a moderate awareness more than others. Good level of knowledge about cosmetic surgery was found to be 3% between males, Among females the corresponding figure was 10%. High level of attitude in cosmetic surgery was found by ages between (20 - 24 year = 176). This study concluded that majority of students among all colleges had low awareness toward cosmetic surgery. The proportion in general is not significant and that led more people to underwent cosmetic surgery.

Keywords: Cosmetic Surgery; Saudi Arabia

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