Dr. Paolo Claudio Marannino Joins "The Eyes Don't Lie" Scientific Panel
Plastic surgeon and researcher to address body image, digital beauty standards, and dysmorphia in adolescence.
This article forms part of The Eyes Don't Lie, Youmanity's international awareness campaign and photographic project exploring the impact of digital culture on body image and adolescent well-being.
"The Eyes Don't Lie" is an institutional and cultural initiative designed to explore body image, dysmorphia, and identity formation in adolescence. Through a powerful photographic collection by artist Nico Nardomarino—featuring 25 students from the I.C. "G. Falcone e P. Borsellino – F. Carelli" of Conversano—the project challenges digital filters and unrealistic beauty standards, encouraging young people to embrace their authentic selves without conforming to social media algorithms.
Guest Speaker Profile: Dr. Paolo Claudio Marannino
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
Dr. Paolo Claudio Marannino is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, whose medical career is dedicated to the study of human anatomy, physical harmony, and advanced regenerative medicine.
His clinical work and research encompass both aesthetic surgery and complex reconstructive techniques. Dr. Marannino has contributed to leading peer-reviewed international publications—such as the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (JPRAS)—and presented research at major national medical conventions, including the Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (SICPRE). His academic literature focuses on acellular dermal matrices, complex tissue reconstruction, and oncology-related care.
In the multidisciplinary scientific panel for "Gli Occhi non Mentono", Dr. Marannino provides a crucial medical perspective on the relationship between body image and adolescent health. His contribution addresses the fine line between the genuine pursuit of aesthetic balance and the impact of digital media filters on self-esteem, body perception, and physical dysmorphia among young people.
The Scientific Panel & Event Details
Dr. Marannino will be joined by a distinguished panel of clinical and academic experts:
Dr. Alessandra Raio – Tenure-track Researcher in Clinical Psychology, University of Bari (Panel Moderator)
Dr. Neelam Vashi – Dermatologist, Dermatology Institute of Boston; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Prof. Flora Gesumina Marasciulo – Headteacher, I.C. "G. Falcone e P. Borsellino – F. Carelli"
Dr. Donatella Pesce – Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Cooperativa Sociale ITACA
Dr. Viviana Lobuono – Lead Psychologist, ASL Bari
Event Information
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
Scientific Seminar: 17:30 – Pinacoteca "Paolo Finoglio", Castle of Conversano
Exhibition Vernissage: 19:00 – Galleria Cattedrale, Piazza Castello
Exhibition Dates: 29 November – 20 December 2026
Admission: Free
