Cosmetic Surgery or Not? A Dual Perspective from Professionals and Laypeople on the Facial Aesthetic Improvement of Patients Undergoing Complex Treatments—A Pilot Study
Florin Cofar, Anca Ștefania Mesaroș, Smaranda Buduru, Manuela Tăut, Ioana Gheorghiu, Tiberiu Bratu, Cosmin Sinescu
TL;DR
The study compares how professionals and laypeople judge facial aesthetics after treatments, finding that while opinions are subjective, experts are better at identifying specific procedures.
Contribution
This pilot study introduces a dual perspective framework comparing professional and lay aesthetic evaluations in facial treatments.
Findings
No significant differences in subjective aesthetic improvement ratings between professionals and laypeople.
Professionals were more accurate in identifying treatments in 3 out of 7 cases.
Experts tended to underrate their own assessment abilities compared to laypeople.
Abstract
Introduction: Facial aesthetics is an intricate domain bridging biology, psychology, and culture. It is influenced by evolutionary traits and societal norms, often driving demand for cosmetic treatments. While public perceptions of these interventions are widely studied, professional evaluations remain underexplored. This study examines differences in aesthetic judgement and treatment identification between healthcare professionals and laypeople, aiming to enhance clinical practice and research in facial aesthetics. Methods: A cross-sectional survey, administered via Microsoft Forms, assessed aesthetic evaluations from 88 participants, including professionals (e.g., dentists, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons) and laypeople. The survey comprised demographic questions, self-reported aesthetic assessment abilities, and visual evaluations of pre- and post-treatment images. Statistical…
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Taxonomy
TopicsBody Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies