Table 2 Description of minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery (MIFCS) related constituent ratio
Variables | Students with MIFCS | Controls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
Categories of MIFCS | ||||
 Face-lift | 92 | 41.63 |  |  |
 Double eyelid surgery | 124 | 56.11 |  |  |
 Scar revision | 65 | 29.41 |  |  |
 Eyebrow tattooing | 64 | 28.96 |  |  |
 Mid-face filling | 23 | 10.41 |  |  |
 Chin filling | 23 | 10.41 |  |  |
 Nose shaping | 33 | 14.93 |  |  |
 Lip filling | 24 | 10.86 |  |  |
 Wrinkle smoothing | 31 | 14.03 |  |  |
 Others | 28 | 12.67 |  |  |
Reasons for undergoing MIFCS | ||||
 Unsatisfied with appearance | 79 | 35.70 |  |  |
 For work | 15 | 6.80 |  |  |
 For finding a mate | 11 | 5.00 |  |  |
 For Boosting confidence | 63 | 28.50 |  |  |
 Others | 53 | 24.00 |  |  |
Effectiveness of MIFCS | ||||
 Expectations met | 180 | 81.40 |  |  |
 Expectations not met | 41 | 18.60 |  |  |
Reasons for not undergoing MIFCS | ||||
 Economic pressure |  |  | 840 | 10.70 |
 Satisfied with present self |  |  | 996 | 12.60 |
 Not necessary |  |  | 5258 | 66.70 |
 Not safe enough |  |  | 784 | 10.00 |