A glance at the two bar charts reveals clear disparities in the popularity of cosmetic procedures among Korean men and women in 2004. While both genders sought physical enhancements, the total volume of procedures undertaken by women significantly eclipsed that of men.
Cosmetic surgery was exceptionally prevalent among Korean women. The most sought-after treatments were eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty, peaking at approximately 320,000 and 275,000 operations, respectively. These were followed by laser skin resurfacing, which saw around 215,000 cases. Conversely, breast enlargement and liposuction were less frequent, hovering between 120,000 and 145,000 procedures.
By contrast, the figures for Korean men were substantially lower across all categories. Hair transplantation emerged as the primary choice for men, though it reached only about 60,000 cases-a fraction of the leading female procedures. While laser skin resurfacing was the second most popular for men (55,000), it remained nearly four times less common than the female equivalent. Abdominoplasty and facelifts were the least frequent, with both falling below the 20,000 mark.
Overall, the data underscores a profound gender gap. The charts suggest a gender-specific preference in procedures, with eyelid surgery dominating the female market and hair transplantation being a uniquely male priority in this specific dataset.