Workers going under the knife to bag best jobs
Statistics have shown that more and more people are considering cosmetic surgery because they think it will help them climb the career ladder.
More than one in 10 people would consider having cosmetic surgery in a bid to land their dream job, worrying statistics have shown.
The figures, released by the UK’s first chat show dedicated to cosmetic surgery, MyFaceMyBody, showed how image-conscious the nation has become in recent years.
More than five per cent of people have already undergone procedures to improve their looks in a bid to get ahead in business, with two thirds of the women asked saying they believe that looks play a big part in whether they will land a good job or get promoted.
Most of those surveyed said they would alter their body (43 per cent), followed by 31 per cent who would change something about their face.
And nearly three quarters 73 per cent of those asked also admitted they would think about having a non-surgical treatment, such as teeth whitening, to improve their prospects.
There were also some more unusual trends highlighted from the study too, such as some women opting for injections of fillers into their feet to enable them to wear stilettos for longer periods – which lovers of high heels will understand!
Stephen Handisides, a cosmetic surgery expert and former male model, who features on MyFaceMyBody, said: “It’s interesting in the recession to examine how important people feel their looks are in maintaining or furthering their jobs.
“In our show this week we interview a woman who had a number of procedures including a face and neck lift, which she feels have been instrumental in developing her confidence and therefore a high-profile career.”
MyFaceMyBody returns to Sky Channel 166 and Freesat 402 tonight, April 20, at 7.30pm.
