214. Vast majority of millennial men worry about their appearance
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A surprisingly high percentage of men are insecure about their appearance, according to a survey of 2,000 adult men conducted by OnePoll with L’Oreal Paris. The researchers found that on average, men feel insecure about their looks three times a week. The most common worries were gray hair – which half of the men surveyed had – their weight, and how their eyes look. But the age of the men mattered. Almost 90 percent of millennial men worry about looking as young as other men in their age range. Over three-quarters of millennial men feel self-conscious about their appearance. The researchers did find that one thing helps men with insecurity over their appearance – compliments. 61 percent of the men surveyed said that receiving compliments helps them feel more confident.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
