Importance Social media platforms and photograph (photo) editing applications are
increasingly popular sources of inspiration for individuals interested in cosmetic surgery …

Background: There is a rise of cosmetic procedures in Saudi Arabia. Social media have
become a popular means of advertisements for cosmetic professional providers. There are …

Background: As social media continue to be widely used, understanding the current trend in
social media use by plastic surgeons will help determine how the specialty can better …

Background Social media have become ubiquitous in society with an increasing number of
active daily users across multiple platforms. Social media use has grown within the field of …

Beauty content on social media has grown exponentially, however research has yet to
investigate its association with appearance concerns. This study drew on components of the …

Background: Social media platforms have revolutionized the way human beings
communicate, yet there is little evidence describing how the plastic surgery community has …

A large body of research has documented the influence of traditional media formats (eg
television programs, adverts) on young women's consideration of cosmetic surgery …

Background This study aimed to test a model in which Instagram images-based activities
related to self, friends, and celebrities were associated with acceptance of cosmetic surgery …

Background: Social media play an important role in plastic surgery, yet there are limited
studies in the literature to guide plastic surgeons' social networking practices. To address …

Although certain medical societies have released guidelines on the use of social media,
plastic surgery, with its inherent visual nature and potential for sensationalism, could benefit …