Created on 30th November -0001
New research suggests that botox, one of the most popular forms of non-surgical cosmetic treatment, can improve a person's chances of success in the dating game.
According to scientists at the University of Illinois, first impressions of a person are greatly influenced by facial appearance, and improvements made through cosmetic surgery can therefore have a major impact.
The researchers took photos of people both before and after receiving botox injections and then divided the images between two books, with each person's picture appearing just once in each book.
They then asked people to rate their first impressions of the photographed study participants and found that those who had received botox injections tended to score more highly on scales of dating success, attractiveness and athletic success.
However, the researchers, who presented their findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, noted that botox did not lead to increased scores for social skills, financial or relationship success.
