The perception of beauty is fluid within society and can morph based on cultural practices
and societal interaction, such as social media exposure. The exposure to digital conference …

This article addresses some critical aspects of the relationship between aesthetic medicine
(AM) and ethics and proposes a possible deontological ethical line to pursue based on …

Abstract Background Instagram (Menlo Park, CA) has become a popular means of
advertisement for aesthetic surgery procedures, influencing patients' likelihood of …

Background Understanding country differences in production and human capital in plastic
surgery research is crucial in identifying current and future leaders in the field. In this study …

Background Historically, men have been shamed if they cared seemingly too much about
their appearance and especially, if they pursued aesthetic surgery. However, due to the …

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many shifts in the national economy, job market, and
healthcare sector, especially elective procedures such as in cosmetic plastic surgery. While …

Health infomediaries are online interactive platforms where patients learn about diseases,
procedures, and treatments, but how the learning dynamics evolve to help patients make …

Introduction Due to the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, many elective surgeries were
canceled, including most aesthetic plastic surgery procedures. Although studies have shown …

Android applications request specific permissions from users during the installations to
perform required functionalities by accessing system resources and personal information …

Background The internet has become a powerful tool for disseminating medical information.
Social media platforms have gained popularity among medical professionals to connect with …