摘要

Objectives: Understand the reasons why patients undergo (or not) minimal-invasive non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Address needs and fears of the patients. Introduction: The number of aesthetic minimally invasive treatments increases every year. In 2021 were performed 17.7% more botulinum toxin treatments and 30.3% more hyaluronic acid treatments than in the previous year. The reasons why patients undergo such treatments have been poorly studied. Materials / method: Based on a validated questionnaire (Face-Q) on social self-esteem and psychological well-being, a questionnaire was created and distributed anonymously via social media (Instagram). Participants were divided into two groups according to whether or not they had already undergone an aesthetic minimally invasive treatment. Results: Of 586 participants, 130 (22.2%) had already undergone aesthetic minimally invasive treatment and 456 (77.8%) not. Botulinum toxin was the most common procedure performed in 76 (58.5%) cases. Of the 130 already treated, 115 (88.5%) would like to repeat the treatment. The main reasons for an aesthetic minimally invasive treatment were the desire to slow down the aging process (52.4%) or to improve attractiviness (42.7%). Of the 456 respondents who had never undergone aesthetic minimally invasive treatment, 110 (24.1%) would like to undertake it, 118 (41.2%) would not, and 158 (34.6%) were indec Conclusion: Patients treated with Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid have better self-esteem and psychological well-being than untreated. Furthermore, a significant increase in psychological well-being as well as in the perception of one's own attractiveness is shown by the treatments with botulinum toxin and/or dermal fillers.