The motivations for individuals undergoing surgery to try to reinstate a youthful appearance are complex. As with most cosmetic surgery, poorย body imageย and decreasedย self-esteemย may play a role. Those with self-worth that is more heavily built on appearance are prone to more agingย anxiety.
For women, the physiological signs of aging are sometimes further perceived as symptomatic of the loss of femininity, sexualย identity, social power, and social visibility.