Ethics and aesthetics in injection treatments with Botox and Filler. (2nd November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abelsson, Anna; Willman, Anna
• Is Part Of: Journal of women & aging. Volume 33:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: 583
• Page End: 595
• Publication Date: 2021-11-02
• Subjects: Esthetic treatments -- ethics -- medical esthetician; Social work with older people -- United States -- Periodicals; Social work with women -- United States -- Periodicals; Older women -- United States -- Periodicals; 618.97
• DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2020.1730682
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0895-2841

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The medical nature of esthetic treatments is confusing, as the boundaries between medicine and beauty are unclear. A person's autonomous decision is an indicator for esthetic treatments that will improve their self-image, self-esteem and appearance to others. Robust ethical consideration is therefore necessary for the medical esthetician in each meeting with the client. This study aimed to describe medical estheticians' perceptions of ethics and esthetics in injection treatments with Botox and Filler. The results are described in Understanding what different clients desire, Reaching a mutual understanding of expectations and possibilities and Taking responsibility for beauty.