Getting plastic surgery has become a craze among young men and women in China. Statistics from the Chinese Association of Plastics and Aesthetics show that about 3 million people in China underwent plastic surgery in 2009, China Youth Daily reported on Thursday.

Why is plastic surgery so popular all over the country? A recent survey conducted by China Youth Daily showed that 71.5 percent believed it was the result of today's social aesthetic values. They said judging by appearances is now very common in China and a better face can give them more competitive advantages.

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And 49.4 percent said the fad comes from the belief that "changing your appearance can change your life and make dreams come true."

In the survey, 47.7 percent said the plastic surgery fad is driven by "lack of confidence" and 44.7 percent said it is from a more open society.

"Confidence and accomplishments are what make people truly attractive. Even if in terms of appearance, a person's real beauty is his personality," said esthetician Xiao Ying, who is also a professor at Tsinghua University.