Minimally Invasive Injectable Cosmetic Procedures Increase Feelings of Authenticity.
Dermatol Surg, 2024/7/29;
Martinez MJ[1], White MW[2], Bailey ER[3], Smeallie E[4], Hoffman L[4], You J[4], Chapas AM[4], Lee N[1], Iyengar S[2], Rieder EA[5]
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PMID: 39074157DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000004328
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Abstract
background: Minimally invasive cosmetic dermatology procedures continue to be increasingly popular; however, the extant literature has poorly documented the psychological antecedents of interest in cosmetic procedures and their psychological consequences.
objective: To better inform dermatologists on their patients' motivations for cosmetic enhancement.
materials and methods: In a general population survey, an online representative sample of 984 Americans reported the extent to which they feel authentic using the validated authenticity scale and whether they were interested in undergoing a cosmetic procedure. In a prospective dermatology office survey, 102 participants reported their feelings of authenticity immediately before and 2 weeks after receiving a minimally invasive injectable cosmetic procedure.
results: In the general population survey, participants interested in cosmetic procedures felt significantly less authentic than participants who were not interested (p = .003). In the prospective dermatology office survey, participants felt significantly more authentic 2 weeks after their minimally invasive injectable cosmetic procedure than before (p = .018).
conclusion: Lower feelings of authenticity are associated with interest in cosmetic procedures. Participants felt more authentic 2 weeks after receiving a minimally invasive injectable cosmetic procedure. Cosmetic procedures may present patients with an opportunity to feel more like their real, genuine selves.
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