Do you think you look GOOD?

May 13, 2009

It’s said age is just a number, but there’s a number of people who disagree — at least when it comes to appearance. Here are the results of a survey conducted by American Laser Centers. A total of 575 people between the ages of 18 and older took part:* 50% would prefer to look like they’re in their 20s.

* 55% believe they look younger than their actual age.
* 9% believe they look older than their actual age.

* 58% of women say they look younger than their actual age.
* 48% of men say they look younger than their actual age.

* 64% of women would like to look younger than their actual age.
* 51% of men would like to look younger than their actual age.

* 70% of people between the ages of 18 and 24 want to look their age.
* 51% of people between the ages of 25 and 29 want to look younger.

* 24% of 45-50 year olds think they look like they are in their late 30s.
* 38% of 51-54 year olds think they look like they are in their mid-40s.
* 30% of 55-60 year olds think they look like they are in their mid-40s.
* 33% of 61-63 year olds think they look like they are in their early 50s.

* Why do people think they still look good as they’ve gotten older:
66% - healthier self image.
50% - more stylish.
46% - care less about what people think.
28% - weight loss.
15% - cosmetic procedure.
6% - weight gain.
6% - plastic surgery.

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