Unveiling Patient Expectations: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study on Facial Aesthetic Treatments.

Abstract

Background: Patient expectations play a crucial role in aesthetic treatments, influencing satisfaction of treatment outcomes.

Objective: To explore and assess the expectations of 102 participants undergoing various cosmetic interventions using the FACE-Q expectations scale.

Materials and methods: Participants, aged 20 to 64 years, seeking different facial aesthetic procedures completed the FACE-Q expectations scale before treatment. Data were analyzed, and the influence of age and treatment type on expectations was investigated.

Results: The analysis revealed moderate overall expectations among participants, with no significant differences across different treatment modalities (p = .263). However, age significantly influenced expectations (p = .009), with younger adults (30-39 years) exhibiting higher expectations compared with older age groups. Correlation analysis confirmed a significant weak negative correlation between age and expectations (r = -0.210, p = .034). Multiple linear regression further identified age as a significant predictor of expectations (β = -0.564, p = .037).

Conclusion: This study provides insights into patient expectations in facial aesthetic procedures, emphasizing the role of age in shaping expectations. These findings underscored consistent beliefs in positive outcomes, irrespective of the cosmetic procedure to be realized. Future research should consider international collaborations and longitudinal studies to enhance understanding and optimize patient satisfaction in aesthetic treatments.