Growth in Cosmetic Surgery and the Immigrant Population
Date of Award
3-12-2013
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Healthcare Management
Disciplines
Healthcare Leadership
First Advisor
Maria Creavin
Keywords
Cosmetic surgery
Abstract
Cosmetic surgery has seen significant growth within the last 10 years within the United States. The purpose of this project is to determine if the increase in acceptance of and demand of cosmetic surgery within the Washington Metropolitan area can be traced to the immigrant population. This paper looks at two culturally accepting societies of cosmetic surgery, Brazil and South Korea. A survey was conducted in a local plastic and reconstructive surgery office of patients who have selected and undergone cosmetic surgery. The results were inconclusive on ethnicity's influence, but did show that within the Washington Metropolitan area, there is a strong correlation between discussing cosmetic surgery and believing that cosmetic surgery is acceptable.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Nelson, Megan Barrett, "Growth in Cosmetic Surgery and the Immigrant Population" (2013). University College: Healthcare Management Capstones. 12.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_hcl/12