Aesthetic Preferences of the Anterior Thigh as a Beauty Factor in Women

Abstract

Background: In body contouring surgery, some regions, such as the abdomen, thorax, upper limbs, and glutes, are prioritized over others, including the lower limbs, particularly the anterior thighs. This study aimed to identify anterior thigh preferences by age, sex, ethnicity, and region and assess their importance as a factor of female beauty by conducting an online survey. Methods: Photographs of a 24-year-old female model were modified in two front-view and side-view panels. Through a survey on the Amazon Mechanical Turk platform, participants were asked to order the images from the most beautiful to the least beautiful, and the results were broken down by age, sex, ethnicity, and region. Results: A total of 1000 respondents were surveyed, all of whom answered the survey without error; therefore, no one was excluded. Of the 1000 respondents, 504 were men (50.4%) and 496 were women (49.6%). The predominant age group was 26−35 years, with 443 people (44.3%), the region with the highest number of participants was North America, with 484 respondents (48.4%), and the predominant ethnicity was White, with 555 respondents (55.5%). The survey showed that the most beautiful images were image A on the side-view panel (25.9%) and image I on the front-view panel (28.5%)( P < 0.001). Conclusions: In the side view, the aesthetic preferences of the anterior thigh do not appear to be associated with the anterior projection. However, in the front view, the increase in width generates a beauty trend, but only up to an intermediate level, quantified in the ratio (0.44).

Analysis of the Thigh Aesthetic Profiles: One of Physical Ideal Body Proportions

“…1 ). The configuration, silhouette, and dimensions of the thigh and gluteal areas now play a pivotal role in societal perceptions of attractiveness, aesthetic appeal, and sensuality [ 4 , 5 ]. Media-driven trends, coupled with the proliferation of diverse body contouring options, have precipitated a marked increase in individuals pursuing so-called perfection [ 6 , 7 ].…”

“…In the investigation of the highly popular subject of the ideal thigh, there exist a surprisingly limited number of recent studies that describe the anatomical criteria of the thigh region in terms of shape, contour, and dimensions [ 2 , 4 , 8 , 9 , 15 , 18 , 22 – 24 ]. Much of the existing research has concentrated on three key determinants of thigh beauty lateral width inferior (LWI)/lateral width superior (LWS), body mass index (BMI), and posterior width inferior (PWI)/posterior width superior (PWS) in both sex [ 1 , 5 , 9 , 17 ]. Although these factors have been studied, a comprehensive analysis is needed to ascertain whether thigh measurements and profiles align with what is considered attractive and ideal [ 5 , 7 , 9 , 11 , 20 ].…”

“…Much of the existing research has concentrated on three key determinants of thigh beauty lateral width inferior (LWI)/lateral width superior (LWS), body mass index (BMI), and posterior width inferior (PWI)/posterior width superior (PWS) in both sex [ 1 , 5 , 9 , 17 ]. Although these factors have been studied, a comprehensive analysis is needed to ascertain whether thigh measurements and profiles align with what is considered attractive and ideal [ 5 , 7 , 9 , 11 , 20 ]. As the demand for aesthetic thigh liposuction continues to surge, a renewed focus on defining the ideal thigh contouring has emerged.…”

“…Quantitative methodologies such as digitalized photogrammetry and three-dimensional imaging have been established as invaluable and pragmatic tools for evaluating ideal thigh, the aesthetic profile of leg beauty, and the smoothness and symmetry of the thighs [ 26 , 27 ]. Procedures aimed at volume restoration and contouring symmetrically emphasize the thighs and buttocks, thereby aiding and in the achievement of optimal lower limb projection [ 4 , 5 , 20 , 24 ]. Such an approach facilitates the creation of a more natural curvature, yielding an aesthetically satisfying result for both the thigh and the neighboring buttocks area following any aesthetic intervention.…”

Intramuscular Posterior Thigh Volumization: An Aesthetic and Harmonious Transition to the Gluteal Region (Hv-FAT)

“…7–13 Research on the thigh remains limited, and studies that have been conducted in the anterior thigh are favored because they emphasize the current trends in projecting an athletic image. 14 However, studies on the posterior thigh remain scarce, despite its relevance as an area near the gluteal region. The posterior thigh is often a determining factor of surgical outcomes, in addition to providing patients undergoing gluteal fat grafting with symmetry and harmony.…”