Report Shows Teeth Whitening The #1 Most Sought Cosmetic Treatment

For 2010 Americans dream of cosmetic makeovers that tighten abs and leave a brighter smile, rather than those that erase worry lines and lift sagging facial features.

A poll of 2,227 U.S. adults by Harris Interactive on behalf of RealSelf.com found that more than half of all adults (54%) would choose cosmetic work if money wasn’t a concern, and of those who would have work done, the majority (52%) would choose teeth whitening, followed by tummy tuck surgery and liposuction. Not surprisingly, a majority of women (67%), as well as 40% of men said they would also have cosmetic work done.

Few cite Botox as wanted.

In spite of being the most popular cosmetic procedure in the World, just 6% of the survey respondents who would choose cosmetic treatments indicated a desire to get Botox to treat face wrinkles. However the number rises to 15% among women aged 45-54.

Cosmetic Makeover Wishlist Shows Teeth Whitening Most Wanted

If money were not an issue, consumer interest by gender include:

 

Procedure	% of total	% of women	% of men
Teeth whitening	52	51	55
Tummy tuck	29	39	13
Liposuction	29	34	19
Hair removal	25	31	16
Face lift	14	18	6
Laser skin treatment	13	16	7
Cellulite treatment	12	18	1
Hair replacement	11	5	20
Breast implants	10	15	1
Botox	6	3	8

The survey found the average teeth whiteing cost to be $417.