dr. Anne-Mette Hermans

Bio

My research explores constructions and perceptions of body projects and ideals in contemporary societies with a particular focus on the cosmetic procedures industry.  In 2021, Routledge published my book Discourses of Perfection, in which I analyse the marketing of cosmetic procedures in the UK and (gendered) perceptions of the cosmetics industry. Currently, I focus on patient experiences of complications after cosmetic procedures and adolescents' perceptions of body ideals and cosmetic procedures. Also, I am the academic lead for the Filtering Reality project, which employs a co-creation approach to the development of a media literacy program related to body image for children. 

In 2020, I co-established the interdisciplinary Expertisegroep Cosmetische Ingrepen, which I chair. This group comprises medical, consumer, and academic experts and aims to achieve better insights into the cosmetic surgery industry in The Netherlands through both qualitative and quantitative research.

Courses

• Health and Policy
• Master's thesis Sociology: HWS

Recent publications

1. Oops I did it (again) - Patient experiences of complications after no…

   Hermans, A., Decates, T., Geysendorpher, L. A., & Lugtenberg, M. (2024). Oops I did it (again): Patient experiences of complications after non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Social Science & Medicine, 344, 116685. Article 116685.

2. Always picture-ready - Adolescents' experiences of social media press…

   Hermans, A., & Veldhuis, J. (2023). Always picture-ready: Adolescents' experiences of social media pressures around body ideals and body projects. 49-50. Paper presented at 13th Conference of the Media Psychology Division, Luxembourg.

3. Marketing van cosmetische ingrepen - The do's en don'ts

   Hermans, A. (2023). Marketing van cosmetische ingrepen: The do's en don'ts. Paper presented at Past, present, future, Apeldoorn, Netherlands.

4. "Oops I did it (again)" - Behoeftes en ervaringen van patienten met c…

   Hermans, A.-M. (2023). "Oops I did it (again)": Behoeftes en ervaringen van patienten met complicaties na cosmetische ingrepen. Paper presented at Past, present, future, Apeldoorn, Netherlands.

5. Watermelons, syringes, and regulation - Instagram marketing by cosmet…

   Hermans, A. (2023). Watermelons, syringes, and regulation: Instagram marketing by cosmetic clinics in the UK and the Netherlands. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 47, 2179-2189.