Aesthetics can help us speak to ourselves in a more positive way, fueling our confidence.
72%
of people surveyed agreed with the statement, “I am confident in who I am.”
69%
of people surveyed seek aesthetic treatments to reflect how they feel inside.
72%
of respondents said that aesthetic treatments impact how they view themselves.
Source: Merz Aesthetics. Pillars of Confidence: Global Insights on Aesthetics and Self-Affirmation. Supported by research partner Ipsos (2025).
The Pillars of Confidence study analyzed perspectives from 15,000 adults across the globe.
15 countries
Participants
25%
Male
75%
Female
Ages 21 through 75*
*Age range 21-65 in Asia-Pacific
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At Merz Aesthetics, we exist to fuel confidence by helping people look better, live better and feel better. Our belief in this higher-order benefit of medical aesthetics is what drove us to start a conversation around every person’s unique journey to look, live and feel their best.
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