Assessment of motivation for using aesthetic medicine procedures and post-treatment satisfaction

MAŁOLEPSZA, Aleksandra, KISTER, Klaudia, LASKOWSKI, Jakub, SZABRAŃSKA, Anna, BRONST, Paulina, CZECHOWSKA, Julia, ROSA, Lidka, ZACH-ŹRÓDLAK, Monika, REKTOR, Natalia and MAZUR, Magdalena. Assessment of motivation for using aesthetic medicine procedures and post-treatment satisfaction. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2023;45(1):136-143. eISSN 2391-8306. https://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.45.01.009

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Received: 20.07.2023. Revised:21.08.2023. Accepted: 21.08.2023. Published: 24.08.2023.

Assessment of motivation for using aesthetic medicine procedures and post-treatment satisfaction

Aleksandra Małolepsza, ORCID: 0000-0002-0645-7824, ola.malolepsza@onet.pl, Bonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne sp. z o.o Oddział‚ w Krakowie, ul. Trynitarska 11, 31-061 Kraków

Klaudia Kister, ORCID: 0000-0003-2058-5395, klaudia2178@gmail.com, Student Scientific Circle at the 1st Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Early Intervention Medical University of Lublin Provincial Specialist Hospital in Lublin

Jakub Laskowski, ORCID: 0000-0002-9547-0608, j.laskowski0609@gmail.com, Student Scientific Club at the Department of Hematology, Oncology and Children's Transplantology Medical University of Lublin Provincial Specialist Hospital in Lublin

Anna Szabrańska, ORCID: 0009-0001-3470-5573, amszabranska@gmail.com, Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny im. Wojskowej Akademii Medycznej - Centralny Szpital Weteranów ul. Żeromskiego 113, 90-549 Łódź

Paulina Bronst, ORCID: 0009-0008-5405-5660, paulina.bronst@yahoo.com, Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Stefana Kardynała‚a Wyszyńskiego Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej w Lublinie, Al. Kraśnicka 100, 20-718 Lublin, Poland

Julia Czechowska, ORCID: 0009-0003-4792-4091, julia.czechowska97@gmail.com, Medical University of Lublin

Lidka Rosa, ORCID: 0009-0009-1780-4113, lidka.rosa@gmail.com, Samodzielny Publiczny Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej Ministerstwa Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji w Łodzi ul. Północna 42, 91-425 Łódź

Monika Zach-Źródlak, ORCID: 0009-0005-3754-4903, med.mzach@gmail.com, Wojewódzkie Wielospecjalistyczne Centrum Onkologii i Traumatologii im. M. Kopernika w Łodzi

ul. Pabianicka 62, 93-513 Łódź

Natalia Rektor, ORCID: 0009-0008-2910-9452, nataliarektor@gmail.com,  Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny im. Wojskowej Akademii Medycznej - Centralny Szpital Weteranów ul. Żeromskiego 113, 90-549 Łódź

Magdalena Mazur, ORCID: 0009-0004-8918-2468, m.mazur.kielce@gmail.com, Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony w Kielcach, ul. Grunwaldzka 45, 25-736 Kielce, Polska

Abstract

Introduction and purpose: Aesthetic medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on improving the appearance through non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. Over the years, many methods used to improving beauty and prevent aging were developed. People want not only to improve their physical appearance, but also their well-being and self-esteem. The aim of the study was to assess the motivation to use aesthetic medicine and satisfaction with the performed procedures.

State of knowledge: Getting rid of wrinkles, sagging skin or unwanted fat deposits people feel more comfortable and satisfied with their bodies. Additionally, societal and cultural influences play a role in the popularity of aesthetic medicine. These interventions can also help with congenital deformities or experienced trauma. Motivation for using aesthetic medicine procedures can vary from person to person. It includes desire for youthful appearance, societal influences and beauty standards or career advancement. What is more, patient satisfaction is an important factor for successful therapy.

Summary: In conclusion, the motivations for using aesthetic medicine procedures are multifaceted and vary from person to person. People seek these procedures for reasons such as enhancing self-confidence, desiring a more youthful appearance or improving emotional well-being. Aesthetic medicine can provide the opportunity to enhance self-image, boost confidence and improve overall quality of life.

Keywords: aesthetic medicine; motivation; satisfaction