12 citations
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May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that natural appearance was rated higher in attractiveness, perceived success, and health than simulated upper lip fillers or lifts by casual observers.
24 citations
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August 2016 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that men appearing in photos after a hair transplant were perceived by observers as younger, more attractive, more successful, and more approachable compared to their pretransplant images.
January 2023 in “ResearchSpace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)” Hair extensions help Black women express identity and cultural heritage.
May 2025 in “Barongko Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan” This study found that negative societal perceptions of individuals with baldness, such as being seen as less confident, attractive, or older, are predominantly influenced by social stereotypes and a lack of understanding about the medical causes of baldness.
5 citations
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November 2009 in “New Zealand journal of psychology” This study identified that higher trait anxiety, appearance orientation, and private self-consciousness are among the key predictors of future anxiety about male pattern baldness in young men.