This review reported that "Social Botox," encompassing both BTX cosmetic use and societal beauty pressures, significantly influences adolescent self-image, driven by social media and cultural standards, with mixed psychological outcomes, potentially enhancing confidence or exacerbating body dissatisfaction across various cultures.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” This study reviewed research on the psychosocial effects of gender-affirming dermatology treatments in transgender populations, finding mostly positive associations but noting significant limitations and the need for more comprehensive studies to clearly understand these effects.
October 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses diabetic gustatory hyperhidrosis as a rare form of autonomic dysfunction linked to severe diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy, noting its impact on social and emotional well-being.
This study reviews the increasing interest and reduced stigma surrounding men's plastic and cosmetic surgery, focusing on procedures like neuromodulator injections and hair transplants, highlighting their gender-specific aspects over the past decade.
December 2019 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” This article highlights the psycho-affective risks associated with aesthetic medical procedures and stresses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care in this field, but reports no new clinical results.