Personality Traits and Motivations of Chinese Adults Seeking Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin Injection

Our study was the first using EPQ to depict the personality traits of Chinese adults seeking cosmetic BoTx injection. Initially, we questioned the purpose of aesthetic treatment in the Chinese population, which were more affected by psychological factors. Identifying personality traits before injection will assist physicians in providing a psychologically matched treatment plan while improving treatment satisfaction. These findings suggest that understanding patients' personality traits can help physicians better predict treatment expectations and preferences. For example, patients with high neuroticism scores may be more anxious about treatment outcomes, so physicians can provide more detailed pre-treatment counseling and postoperative follow-up, which is crucial for improving treatment satisfaction and reducing potential medical disputes.