If you think facelifts are all about superficially changing your appearance, think again. Recent research has found that the way you look is directly related to not just how you feel, but also how you act and how other people perceive you.
Of course, you should ultimately get a facelift for yourself, not because of what others think of you. But if you’ve already decided that the procedure right for you, here are a few added benefits of a facelift that you could enjoy.
Look More Attractive, More Successful and Healthier
Previous studies have found that people who get facial cosmetic surgeries tend to enjoy an increased self-esteem and even quality of life. Until recently, though, not much research has looked at how these changes might make others perceive you.
A recent study published in JAMA was the first large-scale report of its kind to measure the reactions of observers to facelift results. It found that getting a facelift can change much more than just how attractive and youthful you appear to others, although that certainly is one benefit of the procedure.
Participants in the study, who looked at before and after photos of facelift results, also rated the “after” photos as appearing more successful and healthier.
Self-Confidence and Behavior
Getting a facelift could give you a newfound sense of self-confidence, and other people are going to notice this change in demeanor.
When discussing the study results, researchers pinpointed subconscious changes in the way that people act when they feel confident in themselves. For example, a confident person might hold his head high, sit taller and smile more than someone who is self-conscious of his appearance. Thus, it may be these qualities that observers are picking up when rating the facelift before and after photos.
Dr. Joseph J. Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. During medical school and his 5 years of training in General Surgery, Dr. Castellano developed a strong interest in Cosmetic Surgery. He followed his residency training with an elective year of specialized training with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. From 2010-2011, he completed a fellowship in Indiana focused entirely of cosmetic surgery of the face and body. During his fellowship, he received specialized training in facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and body contouring. Dr. Castellano received his board certification from the American College of Surgeons in 2010.
Dr. Castellano focuses on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. Additionally, he operates on numerous skin cancers, scar revisions, spider veins, and specializes in the management of aging skin with chemical peels and laser resurfacing.
Request a consultation to meet with Dr. Castellano and learn more about all his practice has to offer.
