A Tilburg University study involving over 2,700 participants revealed that Botox can enhance perceived attractiveness, yielding an average increase of 0.07 points on a 7-point scale. Despite this slight improvement, the treatment boosts desirability as short-term lovers and platonic friends but does not increase appeal as long-term partners. Researchers investigated perceptions of individuals receiving aesthetic treatments, noting the growing popularity of such procedures despite limited research prior to the study. Botox, primarily known for cosmetic use, temporarily paralyzes facial muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
'We wanted to test if people who undergo facial aesthetic treatment, with botox or dermal fillers, are perceived more positively by others,' Dr Jaeger explained.
'This means that on average, a person who was rated a 4 out of 7 on attractiveness before the treatment might be rated a 4.07 out of 7 after treatment.'
However, it's bad news for Botox fans looking for love. The researchers found that the treatment significantly increased people's desirability as a short-term lover and a platonic friend - but not as a long-term partner.
Botox has only been used for cosmetic purposes since the 1980s, meaning there's limited research on its impact.
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