TWEAKMENT
Alice Meets Dr Mauricio de Maio
Alice Hart-Davis interviews Dr. Mauricio de Maio, a renowned injector and creator of the MD Codes and the eight-point lift with Juvederm. They discuss the significance of effective communication between doctors and patients in cosmetic treatments.
Key Points
Effective Communication:
Demystifying Treatments: Alice emphasizes the need to demystify cosmetic treatments for patients, helping them understand what each procedure can do and how it works.
Doctor-Patient Dialogue: Dr. de Maio stresses the importance of understanding patients’ perceptions and communicating in a language they relate to, rather than purely medical terminology.
Patient Perspective:
Mirror Test: Dr. de Maio uses a mirror test where he asks patients to look at themselves post-treatment and describe what they see and how they feel. This helps him understand their satisfaction and areas needing improvement.
Focus on Outcomes: Patients often focus on overall results rather than specific technical details. They describe changes in terms of feeling prettier or looking better.
Understanding Expressions:
Before and After: Evaluating the patient’s expressions and movements post-treatment is crucial. It’s not just about the static appearance but how the changes affect dynamic expressions.
Creating Natural Results: Injectors need to understand muscle movement and facial expressions to create natural-looking results that enhance the patient’s appearance in a dynamic context.
Injector’s Perspective:
Structural Focus: Many injectors focus on creating structure, but it’s equally important to consider how the treatment affects muscle movement and expressions.
Celebrity Examples: Dr. de Maio notes that some celebrities’ expressions can become unnatural due to improper understanding and application of injectables.
Conclusion
Effective communication and understanding between doctors and patients are essential in achieving satisfactory cosmetic treatment outcomes. It’s important for injectors to consider both structural enhancements and the impact on facial expressions to create natural and pleasing results.
