Abstract
cosmetic surgery can be much hard than standard surgery. Many of these treatments are carried out in a surgical facility or clinic's operating room. This isn't a major issue for the majority of patients. Staying in an intensive care unit and a facility with ample resources for extremely unwell patients can make a significant difference in outcomes for patients who become critically ill after surgery. To assess the perception of Saudis toward side effects of a cosmetic surgery. A descriptive-community-based study was conducted among people who are doing, or undergoing cosmetic surgery in Taif, Saudi Arabia. The target population of this study were citizens of Taif city, male and female, whose ages ranged from 18 to 60 years, with a sample size of N = 1037 participants, by using a questionnaire modified from a previous study and distributed online. The findings of our study showed that 21.9% of the participants underwent some type of cosmetic surgery, with the participants aged between 19 to 39 years performing cosmetic surgery significantly more than other age groups (p=0.002). Also, participants who had a higher salary (more than 7000 Saudi riyals) and a higher level of education (graduate level and more) had a significantly better opinion that cosmetic surgery has become a necessity nowadays (p < 0.05).The present study found a general lack of knowledge about the risks of cosmetic procedures and offers some insights into the Saudi population's awareness and perceptions of cosmetic surgical procedures. The study recommends it is necessary to seek the as assistance of the media in order to achieve broader coverage and more public awareness.