Given the enormous increase in the risks of bone and cartilage defects with the rise in the
aging population, the current treatments available are insufficient for handling this burden …

People across the world and throughout history have gone to great lengths to enhance their
physical appearance. Evolutionary psychologists and ethologists have largely attempted to …

Background The number of plastic surgery procedures have been rising in the last few
years. The morbi-mortality due to illegal use of biopolymers is a public health problem. One …

This study examined whether adolescents' use of (a) body and (b) face filters was related to
acceptance of cosmetic surgery (ACS)(ie intrapersonal and social acceptance, and …

Background While the buttock region is considered an esthetic hallmark, the Brazilian butt lift
(BBL) remains controversially discussed in the plastic surgery community. This is due to its …

Osteotomies during rhinoplasty are usually based on the surgeon's proprioception to
determine the number and the strength of the impacts. The aim of this study is to determine …

Background Healthcare systems are increasingly struggling with resource constraints, given
demographic changes, technological development, and citizen expectations. The aim of this …

Background Data on opinions and experiences of aesthetic medical procedures outside the
United States and Western Europe are scarce. Aims This study aimed to survey users and …

Background Previously, surveys have been used to investigate breast reconstruction
statistics. Since 2015, breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy has been covered by …

Extensive research has documented links between sexualized media use and body image
concerns. Previous findings are based largely on female adolescents or young adults …