These are few statistics revealed out of the 2006 Consumer Perception Survey, conducted for American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Statistics

a. About 6% of the US adult population have undergone plastic surgery.
b. 20% of the people prefer to undergo plastic surgery, at some point of time, in their lifetime.
c. 83% of people are of firm belief that personal appearance, is important for success in professional life.
d. According to "Fashion in the Workplace" survey, 78% of executives prefer wearing business casual wear at the office.
e. 49% of the people felt that the casually dressed employees, run the risk of being taken easy.
f. 36% of the executives opined that casually dressed employees are creative.

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