Procedure
The project was approved by the university research ethics committee and heterosexual women aged 18 and over living in Australia were invited to participate in a study examining attitudes towards cosmetic surgery.The study questionnaire was administered online and took approximately 20–30 min to finish.Completion of the questionnaire was considered to be informed
consent. The questionnaire contained no identifying information to ensure confidentiality.Undergraduate psychology students were
offered course credit in exchange for participation,but all other participants received no remuneration.