Alraddadi Basim, Albardi Nawaf, Alwasidi Hatim
General Practice, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Dermatology, King Fahad General Hospital, Medina, SAU.
Cureus. 2025 Jan 31;17(1):e78317. doi: 10.7759/cureus.78317. eCollection 2025 Jan.
Dermatological aesthetic treatments, such as Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and laser therapies, have gained popularity around the world. In Saudi Arabia, where beauty standards are of significant cultural importance, demand for these treatments is on the rise. However, there is limited research on the general public's knowledge and perceptions of these procedures. Understanding these factors is crucial for informed decision-making, public health education, and improving access to safe, effective treatments.
This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge and perceptions of dermatological aesthetic treatments among 500 Saudi adults aged 18. Participants were recruited using stratified random sampling to ensure diverse representation across age groups, genders, and educational levels. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was developed based on literature review and expert input. It included sections on demographics, knowledge of treatments, perceptions of treatment safety, barriers, and influencing factors. Data were collected via online and paper-based surveys and analyzed using SPSS software (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY).
Of the 500 participants, 53% (n = 265) were female, and the majority (53%, n = 265) were aged 25-44. Awareness of Botox was relatively high (55%, n = 275), but knowledge of other treatments, such as chemical peels (42%, n = 210), was lower. A significant proportion (46%, n = 230) were unaware of potential risks associated with laser treatments. Regarding safety, 56% (n = 280) of participants felt aesthetic treatments were safe when performed by qualified professionals, but 26% (n = 130) considered them inherently risky. Key barriers included safety concerns (33%, n = 165), cost (30%, n = 150), and social stigma (18%, n = 90). Social media influencers had a notable impact, with 44% (n = 220) of participants indicating they were significantly influenced by them. Future treatment intentions were higher among women (45.2%, n = 120) than men (29.8%, n = 60), and 71.3% (n = 355) of those with prior treatment experience were open to additional procedures.
While knowledge of dermatological aesthetic treatments is moderate among Saudi adults, significant misconceptions exist, particularly regarding treatment risks. Perceptions of safety are divided, with many participants expressing concerns about potential risks, costs, and social stigma. Social media plays a significant role in shaping public perceptions.
肉毒素、真皮填充剂、化学换肤和激光治疗等皮肤科美容治疗在全球范围内越来越受欢迎。在沙特阿拉伯，美丽标准具有重要的文化意义，对这些治疗的需求正在上升。然而，关于公众对这些程序的知识和认知的研究有限。了解这些因素对于做出明智的决策、开展公共健康教育以及改善获得安全、有效治疗的机会至关重要。
这项横断面研究评估了500名18岁及以上沙特成年人对皮肤科美容治疗的知识和认知。采用分层随机抽样招募参与者，以确保不同年龄组、性别和教育水平都有代表性。基于文献综述和专家意见编制了一份结构化的自填式问卷。问卷包括人口统计学、治疗知识、对治疗安全性的认知、障碍和影响因素等部分。通过在线和纸质调查收集数据，并使用SPSS软件（IBM公司，纽约州阿蒙克）进行分析。
在500名参与者中，53%（n = 265）为女性，大多数（53%，n = 265）年龄在25 - 44岁之间。肉毒素的知晓率相对较高（55%，n = 275），但对其他治疗方法，如化学换肤（42%，n = 210）的了解较低。相当一部分人（46%，n = 230）不知道激光治疗的潜在风险。关于安全性，56%（n = 280）的参与者认为由合格专业人员进行美容治疗是安全的，但26%（n = 130）认为这些治疗本身就有风险。主要障碍包括安全担忧（33%，n = 165）、成本（30%，n = 150）和社会耻辱感（18%，n = 90）。社交媒体有显著影响，44%（n = 220）的参与者表示他们受到社交媒体的显著影响。女性未来接受治疗的意愿（45.2%，n = 120）高于男性（29.8%，n = 60），71.3%（n = 355）有过治疗经历的人愿意接受更多治疗。
虽然沙特成年人对皮肤科美容治疗的了解处于中等水平，但存在重大误解，尤其是关于治疗风险。对安全性的认知存在分歧，许多参与者对潜在风险、成本和社会耻辱感表示担忧。社交媒体在塑造公众认知方面发挥着重要作用。
