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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Media Studies
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Georg Simmel highlighted the face's unique inner unity.
  • Modern visual media frequently depicts characters with facial disfigurements.
  • Understanding these depictions offers insights into societal perceptions and the impact of reconstructive procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the portrayal of disfigured faces in contemporary films.
  • To examine the outcomes and narrative arcs of characters with facial disfigurements.
  • To assess the role and effectiveness of surgical interventions in these cinematic portrayals.

Main Methods:

  • Searched Google for "disfigured-face" and "disfigured-face character".
  • Identified and analyzed 45 films from IMDB and TMDB databases.
  • Examined 48 characters with facial disfigurements, noting gender, improvement, and narrative resolution.

Main Results:

  • Facial deformity correction surgery was associated with a 56-fold increase in improvement.
  • Characters with improved facial disfigurements were 7.85 times more likely to achieve a happy ending.
  • Surgery demonstrated the highest success rate among methods used to overcome disfigurement in film.

Conclusions:

  • Cinematic depictions suggest plastic surgery can realistically improve facial appearance and quality of life.
  • Surgical intervention is portrayed as a critical, albeit imperfect, solution for facial disfigurement.
  • The study underscores the significant narrative impact of addressing facial deformities in film.