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1Anita East, NP, is Chief Executive Officer, Anita East Medspa, Sandgate, Queensland, Australia.
Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing
|November 30, 2022
Summary
Societal pressure to be beautiful is fueling a mental health crisis in women and girls. Nonsurgical aesthetic medicine practitioners can guide patients beyond the misconception that happiness is found in cosmetic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Nonsurgical aesthetic medicine
- Mental health
- Sociology
Background:
- Increasing societal and self-imposed pressure on women and girls to adhere to beauty standards.
- The pervasive influence of social media and popular culture on body image and self-esteem.
- The link between unrealistic beauty ideals and a decline in mental well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of beauty pressures on women's mental health.
- To explore the role of nonsurgical aesthetic medicine in addressing these concerns.
- To advocate for a holistic approach to patient well-being.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of patient-reported experiences.
- Review of current literature on beauty standards and mental health.
- Clinical observations from nonsurgical aesthetic medicine practices.
Main Results:
- Significant correlation found between beauty pressures and negative mental health outcomes.
- Patients often seek aesthetic treatments to "fix" perceived flaws linked to low self-esteem.
- Aesthetic practitioners are uniquely positioned to address underlying psychological factors.
Conclusions:
- Nonsurgical aesthetic medicine can play a role in improving mental health by addressing beauty pressures.
- Practitioners should focus on patient empowerment and realistic expectations.
- A comprehensive approach integrating psychological support is crucial for patient well-being.
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