Identify the psychological nuances of aesthetic practice for better patient outcomes
The search for physical perfection often masks deeper psychological struggles. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is significantly prevalent in cosmetic and dermatology settings, where research indicates that up to 20% of patients may be preoccupied with perceived physical defects that are unobservable to others. For the clinician, failing to recognise these unspoken signals can lead to poor treatment outcomes, patient dissatisfaction, and the ethical risk of reinforcing harmful obsessions.
Join us for an insightful session of our Global Webinar Series featuring distinguished Brazilian Psychiatrist Dr Cesar Augusto de Paula Santos, hosted by our Clinical Director, Dr Andrew Christie‑Schwarz. This session provides a clinical roadmap for identifying the "unspoken" signs of BDD.
Discover how to better manage patient expectations and how to guide patients who may have lost sight of reality in their pursuit of "more." Dr Cesar Augusto de Paula Santos will provide the medical clarity needed to navigate difficult conversations and manage the ethical boundaries of aesthetic intervention.
What you will uncover:
- Identify BDD behavioural signals: Learn to spot the clinical red flags, including appearance preoccupation, repetitive behaviours, and social avoidance that often lead to excessive cosmetic seeking.
- Manage expectations and "treatment addiction": Discover strategies to handle patients who request repetitive procedures.
- Understand skin-related comorbidities: Gain insights into the psychological link between skin health and conditions such as neurotic excoriation (skin picking), trichotillomania, and hesitation scars.
- Master the ethical approach: Learn how to evaluate and communicate with BDD-affected patients without direct confrontation, offering professional pathways for psychoeducation and support.
Gain exclusive insights from our experts
Dr Cesar Augusto de Paula Santos is a distinguished Psychiatrist based in São Paulo, Brazil, with an esteemed humanistic medical background. He completed his psychiatry and pain management residencies at the prestigious Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, one of South America's most historic and respected medical institutions. Dr de Paula Santos currently serves as a Consultant Physician at the renowned São Luiz Hospital.
With a career dedicated to both clinical excellence and humanitarian service, Dr de Paula Santos has served as the Coordinator of Psychiatric Emergencies and a teacher for psychiatric residencies. He is also a deeply committed volunteer coordinator for the Mental Health Department at the non-profit organisation Médicos do Mundo (Doctors of the World/Médecins du Monde), providing critical care to vulnerable populations.
Dr Andrew Christie-Schwarz is the Clinical Director and Global Medical Trainer for DermapenWorld. A skin-needling specialist with over 25 years’ experience in aesthetics, Dr Christie-Schwarz has lectured in over 105 countries and has been invited to speak at over 80 major congresses worldwide.
Dr Andrew is an award-winning educator, KOL, and published author who has trained over half a million medical practitioners. He was the outstanding winner of the IMCAS Paris 2025 & 2026 Balloon Debates and appears regularly on international media as the world's authority on regenerative skin treatments.
Access clinical clarity to transform your patient management outcomes.
Whether you are a medical professional performing advanced procedures or an aesthetician focused on restorative skin health, this webinar provides the scientific clarity you need to master the psychological complexities of the aesthetic patient.
By understanding the signals of BDD, you learn to deliver responsible, comprehensive care that restores both appearance and confidence.
This 1‑hour event is presented in English, with automated translated captions available in multiple languages to support our global audience.
This webinar session recording will be provided to all registrants after the event. If you cannot attend the webinar, make sure to register to receive the recording.
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