Background: Perception of beauty is influenced by geographic, ethnic, cultural, and
demographic factors. However, objective measurements remain the foundation for aesthetic
evaluations. In the quest to better define the “ideal” female buttock, this study assumes
interdependence among variables such as country of residence, sex, age, occupation, and
aesthetic perception, yielding a waist-to-hip ratio that appears most pleasing across most
cultures and geographic locations. Methods: An online survey was designed. Modifiable …

… Modifiable ranges of buttock sizes were achieved via digital alteration, enabling
participants to interactively change the size and waist to hip ratio of a single model’s buttock.
The questionnaire was translated into multiple languages and sent to more than 9,000
plastic surgeons and to the general public worldwide. Demographic data were collected and
analysis of variance was used to elucidate … Significant differences regarding preferences
for buttock size were identified across the respondents. Overall, 39% (404/1,032) of survey …