When you look good, do you feel better? This is how aesthetics influences our emotional well-being

When we look good, we feel better. It is unquestionable. And we cannot deny the influence of physical well-being on an emotional level. For this reason, it is not surprising that aesthetic medicine has become a tool that contributes to improving confidence and self-esteem in us. The data must be taken into account: the number of medical-aesthetic treatments has increased by 5.4% since 2016, according to data from SEME. And, without a doubt, the main reason for the increase in demand is to achieve a well-groomed, natural and healthy appearance. But it is also that, far from being a matter of vanity or pride, aesthetics is a concept closely linked to our self-esteem. Feeling comfortable when we look in the mirror fills us with confidence. This is how Dr. Cristina Villanueva, a professional with more than 25 years of experience in the field of aesthetic medicine, considers it, with whom we have discussed the value of aesthetics in our way of seeing ourselves and dealing with day to day, as well as the role that this medical discipline can play in it, that is, in the self-confidence of people who need or simply decide to undergo treatment.

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To what extent do you think it is important to achieve physical well-being to also maintain our emotional well-being?

Our physical well-being is not only the absence of disease, the fact that we look good has a significant influence on our state of encouragement and it is for this reason and for other benefits inherent to each care, that we are careful with our diet, we value physical exercise as a source of health and well-being and also other ways of taking care of ourselves such as meditation, mindfulness or aesthetic medicine to the care of our body and to be able to find the best version of oneself. Feeling good makes us have more confidence in ourselves.

Not feeling good about our physique can cause major self-esteem problems, right? Do body image and self-esteem go hand in hand today?

I think that body image influences our self-esteem and that is why it is important to take care of it, but we must not forget other factors such as social or psychological ones that influence also remarkably and focusing only on the physical aspect can lead us to an excess of treatments and loss of naturalness.

Do you think that there are people who overestimate their image, who may become obsessed with it?

Yes, that is what I was saying in the previous question, self-confidence, so important, is based on many pillars, feeling good about our education, with our family, with our work, knowing how to enjoy art, rest, music, friendship and love, all of these are essential factors to have self-confidence and although our appearance is undoubtedly important, focusing everything on our appearance can be a pathology and lead to an excess of aesthetic treatments. Aesthetic medicine contributes to our emotional well-being but it is by no means the only way.

Do you consider that aesthetic medicine is a tool capable of improving self-confidence and self-esteem?

Yes, without a doubt. The advancement of aesthetic medicine treatments, both in techniques and products, means that we can prevent or delay aging, treat it appropriately for each age and personality, and also help with body treatments both to lose weight and to improve the quality of life. skin, hair, etc.

But we must bear in mind that we must undergo treatments always with good advice, because we must learn to value ourselves and know what we really need, don't you think?

For Of course, putting yourself in the hands of experienced doctors is essential to have good advice that allows us a good diagnosis and, therefore, a good treatment, which will lead us to patient satisfaction and loyalty, that is, that we can always accompany you in this task of taking care of yourself in the most reasonable and safe way.

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Are there times when the patient seeks to resolve deeper conflicts with aesthetic medicine, such as emotional pain or personal dissatisfaction?

Yes, that also exists, our experience as doctors has allowed us to give ourselves aware of what is happening to that patient, because if that is what happens, our treatments will not solve the problem, although many times, when properly focused, they can help to initiate other support treatments for their emotional problem.

What is the role of the aesthetic doctor when faced with situations like this?

The role of the aesthetic doctor on these occasions is usually to say no to unnecessary treatments or that they are not going to solve the problem. problem. Advising the patient other professionals who can help him and often act together. The important thing is that the patient does not lose its naturalness or undergo treatments that will deform it because it never looks good or it never has enough, the lip, for example, it is very important to know how to say no.

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What value does aesthetics have in our way of seeing ourselves and facing our daily lives?

Not only today, although it is now available to more people, throughout the history of humanity people have valued aesthetics and the Egyptians already performed skin treatments and plastic surgery, giving us an idea of ​​the importance of the image, also the Greeks and later during the Renaissance it became evident with the use from the golden ratio the importance of beauty in art, today we use this ratio to create harmony in our faces.

The fact of taking care of ourselves and feeling good about ourselves helps us improve our self-esteem and self-esteem is the basis of confidence, therefore, having confidence in oneself, knowing how to recognize our strengths and empowering them helps us to better face any situation.