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Facelift and Self-Esteem: The Psychological Impact

Explore the relationship between facelift and self-esteem. Real emotional benefits vs. unrealistic expectations. When surgery helps.

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Dr. Roberio Brandao

Creator of Modern Face

Updated December 1, 2024

Documented Emotional Benefits

Studies show that patients satisfied with facelift report improvement in self-esteem, social confidence, and quality of life. Our [Modern Face concept is built around these holistic benefits. The feeling of “looking as good as you feel” is validating.

  • • Greater confidence in social situations
  • • Reduction of appearance-related anxiety
  • • Feeling of alignment between felt age and appearance
  • • Willingness to take better care of oneself (cascade effect)

Realistic Expectations

Facelift improves appearance, it doesn’t solve relationship, career, or deep life dissatisfaction problems. It’s important to have clarity about what surgery can and cannot do.

When to Worry

Patients with body dysmorphia (distorted self-perception) or who expect surgery to solve non-aesthetic problems may not benefit and should be carefully evaluated.

Natural Results

Why looking natural is the key to psychological satisfaction.

Choosing a Surgeon

Finding a professional who understands your emotional goals.

Patient Selection

The importance of psychological screening in surgery.

For surgeons: Learn about patient psychology and expectation management in our mentorship programs.

Complete Wellbeing

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Learn Modern Face Techniques

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