Abstract

There is an increase in use of cosmetic procedures (CP) worldwide. Research suggests that people might develop addictive cosmetic procedures use (ACPU). We aimed to assess the prevalence of ACPU and explore associated risk factors. We collected cross-sectional data from a large sample of Jewish women in Israel aged 25–71 (N = 1614). We measured self-reported ACPU, personality measures (body- and self-esteem, attachment security), attitudes (feminism, anti-aging) and problematic social media use (PSMU). Among women who had CP (n = 710), 20% reported moderate-severe risk for ACPU during their lifetime and 15.4% in the past year. Multiple regression analyses indicated that higher ACPU was associated with lower body esteem and feminist attitudes and with higher PSMU. The association between body esteem and ACPU was primarily among women with higher PMSU. Findings indicate that ACPU is prevalent and emphasizes the importance of various risk factors, especially low body esteem and PSMU.