Measuring the effects of facial regional changes following excessive aesthetic treatments—A survey and eye-tracking-based investigation
Certain facial modifications such as lip enhancement may increase attractiveness, while cheek enhancements may increase femininity. However, most alterations, particularly those involving the eyes or combinations of treatments, generally decrease attractiveness and impact the perceptions of femininity and masculinity. This underscores the need for balanced aesthetic treatments to prevent overcorrection.
Authors
- Bogusław Antoszewski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3197-8223)
- Anna Kasielska‐Trojan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2542-8623)
- Sebastian Cotofana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7210-6566)
- Michael G. Alfertshofer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4892-2376)
- Ting Song Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6637-3836)
- M. Coțofană
- Joanna Kempa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0026-8252)
- Rod J. Rohrich
Institutions
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur (MY)
- University of Minnesota Rochester (US)
- Medical University of Lodz (PL)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-04-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2025.04.027
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61