Aesthetic medicine is rarely just about appearance. In many cases, it becomes an entry point to understanding how emotions, stress, and mental health are reflected on the face and body. As a physician specialized in facial and body aesthetics and a professor of Neurosciences II (Psychiatry), I work at the intersection of these two disciplines every day. 

One of the most compelling examples is the use of botulinum toxin in facial muscles. Beyond smoothing lines, modulating facial expression can influence emotional processing. Patients who reduce constant frowning or tense expressions often describe feeling calmer and emotionally lighter. While botulinum toxin is not a treatment for depression, this phenomenon highlights the feedback loop between facial expression, neural pathways, and mood.