Routledge - Faces Inside and Outside the Clinic Book

Explore the complex relationship between physical appearance and societal standards with Faces Inside and Outside the Clinic: A Foucauldian Perspective on Cosmetic Facial Modification. Published by Routledge, this academic work examines how the human face is defined, judged, and measured in modern society. By drawing on studies of surface topography, image editing, and surgical experience, the text investigates the concept of truth regarding what is considered a right or wrong face. This book provides a deep look into both clinical cosmetic procedures and the sociocultural contexts that exist outside the clinic. It analyzes how individuals are physically defined and conceptually judged through numerical measurements and clinical analysis. Readers will gain insight into how supposedly objective evidence shapes our understanding of facial identity and the physical self. This is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of medical practice, social science, and the perception of the human form.