Currently, cosmetic surgery is spread around the world. Several factors are involved in this
rapidly evolving field such as socio-economic development, changes in cultural norms …

Background: A large number of patients who are interested in esthetic surgery actively
search the Internet, which represents nowadays the first source of information. However, the …

The expansion of genetic and genomic testing across medical specialties and the changing
workforce demographics of certified genetic counselors (CGCs) have led to concerns of a …

Background: The emergence of new technologies necessitates a study of current trends in
liposuction and other methods for fat removal. Objective: The American Society for Aesthetic …

Purpose Identifying predictors for patients' readiness to receive non-surgical facial aesthetic
treatments facilitates the physician's understanding of the patient's goals and expectations …

Background The efficacy of facial muscle exercises (FMEs) for facial rejuvenation is
controversial. In the majority of previous studies, nonquantitative assessment tools were …

Advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery have revolutionized the management of
patients suffering from disfiguring congenital abnormalities, burns and skin cancers. The …

The medical nature of esthetic treatments is confusing, as the boundaries between medicine
and beauty are unclear. A person's autonomous decision is an indicator for esthetic …

Background Reduction malarplasty is one of the most common aesthetic procedures to
improve a wide bizygomatic width and a prominent zygomatic body. Although there are …

Background Making changes to one's appearance as a result of psychological trauma can
have an impact on one's daily life, social activities, and, ultimately, one's quality of life …