September 2025 in “European journal of clinical pharmacy” In this study, aesthetic surgery significantly improved body image and psychological health; however, high preoperative body image distress predicted lower satisfaction post-surgery, highlighting the importance of psychological screening to manage expectations and outcomes.
49 citations
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June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article examines differences in aging among ethnic populations and highlights cosmetic procedures specific to skin of color, but reports no new research findings.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology + psychosomatics” This review discusses the perceptions of male pattern baldness by strangers and explores the sociocultural aspects of hair and hair loss but reports no new results.
16 citations
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July 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews approaches to facial aging in Asian patients, discussing cultural perspectives and proposing a new paradigm of youthful appearance, but provides no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum” This review discusses the psychological factors associated with aesthetic surgery, highlighting that pre-existing mood disorders may predispose patients to increased depression and anxiety postoperatively.
April 2026 in “Nowotwory Journal of Oncology” This review provides a clinical guide for safely using dermo-aesthetic treatments to improve the quality of life for oncology patients dealing with treatment-related side effects, emphasizing the importance of consulting with an oncologist before undergoing such procedures.
May 2023 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review highlights the potential of microneedle devices in dermatology for conditions like skin aging and autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing their ability to facilitate targeted drug delivery by creating temporary skin pathways.
26 citations
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December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that in Korea, nonbald individuals perceive balding men as older and less attractive, with women more likely than nonbald men to view them as less attractive.
December 2024 in “Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities” This study found that among adult balding men in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, those seeking hair transplants exhibited higher levels of perfectionism and body dysmorphic disorder symptoms compared to those not seeking treatment.
5 citations
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews hair restoration surgery techniques, emphasizing procedural insights and highlighting advancements in regenerative medicine and follicular-unit extraction, but it reports no new clinical results.
February 2024 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that using regional nerve blocks (STN and SON blocks) for anesthesia in platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth resulted in significantly less pain and better analgesia compared to the more common ring block technique.
March 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that different types of hairline recession increased the perceived facial age of East Asian males, with hair loss type C2 or U2 making those in their 30s appear significantly older.
24 citations
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August 2016 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that men appearing in photos after a hair transplant were perceived by observers as younger, more attractive, more successful, and more approachable compared to their pretransplant images.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract presents the book "Buy Medical Physics in Aesthetic Medicine," which explores future innovations and techniques for cosmetic procedures expected in 2025, though specific findings or results from the book are not reported.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” This source discusses using stratum corneum ablation as a promising method to enhance transdermal drug delivery by temporarily removing the skin's outermost barrier to improve medication absorption.
February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This systematic review explored the feasibility of adding skin needling to an aesthetic clinic's offerings, examining financial implications, time investment, and its integration with existing treatments. Various challenges and learning opportunities were noted, underscoring the complexity of introducing a new service.
July 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This narrative review highlights that endurance, skill-oriented athletes, and physique-oriented competitors such as bodybuilders face accelerated degradation of fillers and botulinum neurotoxin due to elevated basal metabolic rates and other factors, and raised concerns about psychological conditions like body dysmorphic disorder in these populations.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
November 2018 in “BDJ Team” Dental professionals should ensure safety in facial aesthetics by being properly trained and registered.
August 2020 in “Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications” This study found that using topical anesthetic was more effective than a vibrating device in reducing discomfort from dental injections.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “The European Research Journal” In this study, self-esteem, body image, and sexual function in women significantly improved after total laser pubic hair removal.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study observed that the biophysical properties of hair in Caucasian females with brown hair significantly change with age, and smoking or being overweight was linked to smaller hair cross-sectional areas.
23 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the HPCH-based formulation P-08–016 may facilitate finasteride deposition in the dermis, potentially offering an alternative to systemic therapy by minimizing systemic absorption.
May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Dermoscopy” This study observed that dermoscopy is a valuable tool for hair transplant surgeons to evaluate and improve the aesthetic outcomes and address technical errors in transplant procedures.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” This literature review highlights a shift in aesthetic medicine towards patient-centered care, emphasizing psychological well-being and minimally invasive techniques, while also addressing ethical challenges and the integration of AI, regenerative medicine, and digital tools for personalized care.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Philosophy, ethics, and humanities in medicine” This review discusses the ethical challenges in aesthetic medicine related to practice boundaries, specialist training, and the influence of social media, and reports no new findings.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review discusses PRP therapy's history, mechanisms, and innovations in its use across various medical fields, but provides no new clinical results; the authors highlight challenges like standardization and regulatory issues.
131 citations
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September 2010 in “The Laryngoscope” This study found that forehead feminization significantly contributes to recognizing female gender and reported that feminizing forehead cranioplasty is a safe procedure with a low complication rate.
84 citations
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June 2013 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This review discusses strategies for regenerating cutaneous nerve function in burn patients and highlights the potential role of autologous skin-derived adult stem cells in improving sensory recovery, but reports no new experimental findings.