DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjs.2026.v12i05.006

Pages: 365-369

Plastic surgery is garnering increasing interest in Morocco, yet it remains surrounded by numerous stereotypes and misconceptions. This article explores the misconceptions and stereotypes about plastic surgery in Morocco, based on data collected from the local population with diverse social backgrounds. A total of 200 individuals were invited to participate in the survey, and 165 of them (82.5%) completed the questionnaire. Among the participants, 82.4% were women, and 17.6% were men, with a predominance of the 25-35 age group (65.5%). Our findings reveal that 52.1% of respondents had a vague understanding of plastic surgery, while 43% claimed to have a clear knowledge of the concept. The most well-known procedures included skin grafting (40%), injectable treatments such as Botox (39.3%), and breast augmentation (38.2%). Finally, a majority of 63.8% of participants perceived plastic surgery as accessible only to wealthy individuals. This study highlights the urgent need for awareness campaigns tailored to the Moroccan context to promote a better understanding of the benefits of plastic surgery, whether reconstructive or aesthetic.