ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2026
Aesthetic Medicine and Perceptual Distortion: The Role of Professional Aesthetic Drift.
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- Regenerative Approaches to Enhance the Skin Microenvironment and Boost Aesthetic Efficacy: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background: Aesthetic medicine has traditionally focused on patient-related psychological vulnerabilities, particularly Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). However, significantly less attention has been given to perceptual and cognitive changes occurring in aesthetic practitioners themselves. Purpose: This article introduces and conceptualizes Methods: Drawing on evidence from visual neuroscience, psychology, and sociocultural research, this paper develops a theoretical framework explaining how prolonged exposure to modified facial morphologies may induce perceptual adaptation and internal recalibration of aesthetic norms. Results: We argue that aesthetic practitioners, due to their professional environment, are not only healthcare providers but also cultural agents and generators of contemporary beauty standards. PAD is conceptualized not as a psychopathology, but as an occupational perceptual bias comparable to expertise-related adaptations observed in other high-exposure professions. Conclusion: Preventive strategies, clinical indicators and future research directions are proposed to investigate and mitigate this phenomenon. Recognizing PAD may promote more reflective, ethical, and perceptually balanced aesthetic practice.
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