Botulinum Toxin A Can Positively Impact First Impression

Dayan, Steven H.; Lieberman, Elliot; Thakkar, Nirav; Larimer, Karen; Anstead, Amy S.

doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2008.34241.x

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“…Attractiveness is also influenced by expression, hair style, posture, culturally specific adornments, costume, cosmetics, and is relatively appreciated. Attractiveness is measured by a judger's (observer's) perceived first impression projected by the object in photographs but is better determined via dynamic video …”

Section: Seeking Beauty Is Not Our Aim But Rather Our Demisementioning

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Introducing a novel model: The special theory of relativity for attractiveness to define a natural and pleasing outcome following cosmetic treatments

Dayan¹,

Romero

2018

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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A meteoric expansion in esthetic medicine followed the introduction of nonsurgical cosmetic neuromodulators and fillers in the early 2000s, which has been recently declining. The initial inertia has likely been tempered by the cosmetically interested patient's fear of appearing unnatural. Defining a natural outcome is a mission essential to the advancement of esthetic medicine; however, achieving a natural result following cosmetic intervention is a misnomer and a logically flawed endeavor that cannot exist. The ever elusive "natural" that is loudly desired by the populous, and ardently pursued by both industry and physicians, can only be an interpreted deduction. To better define a natural outcome, a novel model based on the theory of relativity is suggested. Attractiveness consists of a 3-dimensional area defined by beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem. When all three variables are at a maximum, a desirable attractive appearance is achieved that can be interpreted as "natural." Similar to the time-space dilemma, attractiveness is relative, dynamic, and highly dependent on the position of the projector and the interpreter. The 3D cube of attractiveness is therefore contained within a 4th dimension that takes into account the perspective of the judger. It is hoped that by realizing a new theory of what defines a natural outcome, esthetic medicine will be prepared to meet the needs of future generations.

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Section: Seeking Beauty Is Not Our Aim But Rather Our Demisementioning

confidence: 99%

Introducing a novel model: The special theory of relativity for attractiveness to define a natural and pleasing outcome following cosmetic treatments

Dayan¹,

Romero

2018

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…22 The objective of cosmetic dermatology is to apply dermatological advances and a good doctor-patient emotional connection to increase people's quality of life. As Saint Thomas Aquinas wrote, ''the senses delight in things duly proportioned.''…”

Section: Reflections On Botulinum Toxinmentioning

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Ten Mistakes To Avoid When Injecting Botulinum Toxin

Ruiz‐Rodríguez

Martín-Gorgojo

2015

Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas (English Edition)

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“…Ser bello es sentirse bello. Se ha demostrado que una sonrisa produce una mucha mejor primera impresión que la ropa o la cirugía estética 22 . El objetivo de la dermatología estética es usar los avances de nuestra especialidad junto con una buena conexión emocional con el paciente para poder aumentar la calidad de vida de las personas.…”

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