MEN, SELFIES AND SURGERY

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1 IN 10 BRITISH MEN WOULD CONSIDER ‘SELFIE SURGERY’ TO BOOST THEIR CONFIDENCE (AND SOCIAL FOLLOWING!)




A new survey has revealed record numbers of British men are embracing selfie culture - experimenting with grooming trends and even the odd bit of cosmetic surgery to boost their confidence and help them feel like their best selves online.


Exploring the rise of extreme male grooming in the UK, buyagift.com commissioned a YouGov survey of 1,000 British men.


Survey results

We asked men to tell us what they did to take care of themselves on a day to day basis, why they thought it was important to look good and whether they’d ever consider going under the knife.


1 in 4 young men want to look better on social media than anywhere else

Our survey has revealed that one in four UK men aged 18-24 feel that it’s more important to look good on social media than anywhere else, with looking hot on Instagram or Facebook prized more highly than on holiday, at work and even in the bedroom!


1 in 10 British men say they would consider ‘selfie surgery’

Extreme measures? One in ten UK men would consider undergoing a cosmetic procedure to look their best online.


Fighting the ‘Dad Bod’

A third of all fathers with young children also want to look good on social media and would consider cosmetic surgery to improve their online image. According to the British Association of Plastic Surgeons, ‘dad bod’ bellies fuelled an ‘epic’ 20% rise in male liposuction in 2015.


“Oh Grandad, what big eyes you have!”

It’s not just the young ones who are at it - our survey also reveals that one in ten retired men would also consider surgery to look good on social media.


Men want to look more masculine

The areas men would most like to change are those typically associated with masculinity - toned torsos, full hairlines and bulging biceps. 21% of men aged 25-34 would also like to improve the appearance of their genitals!



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CASE STUDIES

"WOULD YOU EVER CONSIDER HAVING A COSMETIC PROCEDURE TO LOOK BETTER ONLINE?"

“Definitely not."
“Potentially, yes."
“I already have!"

EDITOR’S NOTES:


Further Information:

For more information about the survey and for exclusive content, please contact Rob John at JBH – rob@jbh.co.uk or on 01604 211 227

About buyagift.com

Buyagift.com is the largest provider of gift experiences in the UK, with experiences ranging from thrilling driving days, pampering spa breaks, gourmet Michelin dining, relaxing European breaks and everything in-between. For more information, please visit: buyagift.com

About the Survey: All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 982 men. Fieldwork was undertaken between 3-4 April 2017. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB men (aged 18+).

SOURCE LINKS


Buzzfeed: “Butthole Brothers for Life”

The Guardian: Sorry Gwyneth …

Tikkuun Spa: Specialty Treatments

The Sun: Anal Bleaching

The Bored Mind: Celeb Hair

Forbes: Love Mist

GQ: Scrotox

Mens Health: Men are Injecting Botox into Their Scrotums

Independent: Scrotox

Daily Mail: Rise of the Lunch Break Penoplasty

Telegraph: Scrotal Lifts

Independent: Men Who Shave Their Legs Spornosexuals

Allure: David Beckham Wears Makeup

The Times: Men and Cosmetic Surgery Robbie Williams

Telegraph: Martin Clunes Undergoes Secret Cosmetic Treatment

Goop

Elle - David Beckham Secretly Borrows Victoria's Makeup

MSN - Kyle Christie Gets a 12 Hour Beard Transplant



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