May 2026 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Be critical of before-and-after photos in dermatology to avoid misleading impressions.
March 2026 in “International Wound Journal” YouTube videos on exosome therapy often lack reliable, educational content, especially those not made by healthcare professionals.
May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
March 2016 in “Oncology Times” Insurers opposed ASCO's recommendation for a single cancer care pathway program.
November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful techniques, proper patient selection, and management strategies are crucial to minimize complications in facial plastic surgery.
December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experts discussed sedation, hair transplant techniques, and called for respectful professional communication.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Social Philosophy” Beauty standards cause widespread harm and need collective action to address.
July 2014 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” True facial beauty is natural, but cosmetic procedures can enhance it temporarily.
October 2020 in “M/C Journal” Society's view of "freaks" has shifted from natural deformities to extreme plastic surgery, reflecting changing beauty standards and pressures.
Beauty is subjective and culturally variable, but certain facial features like symmetry are universally recognized as attractive.
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January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” The document concludes that ideal facial proportions are guided by specific measurements and symmetry to enhance beauty, but individual characteristics must be considered.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Social media and virtual reality increase dissatisfaction with natural appearance, boosting demand for aesthetic surgery.
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June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.
Social Botox and societal beauty standards negatively impact adolescent self-image, influenced by social media and cultural pressures.
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May 2003 in “Journal of health psychology” Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.
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December 2013 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” Modern beauty standards encourage women to remove pubic hair for aesthetic and social reasons.
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
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November 2006 in “Nordicom Review” The article concludes that contemporary visual culture emphasizes body modification, yet it also reveals societal denial of this trend.
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May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Natural lips are perceived as more attractive, successful, and healthy than augmented lips.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Ethical standards are crucial in cosmetic medicine to maintain integrity.
July 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The myth of Paris and Helen shows that age norms in love and beauty are socially constructed and change over time.
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July 2021 in “Cutis” New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Shiny, straight hair is seen as more youthful, healthy, and attractive.
April 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Speak up at meetings to improve safety in cosmetic procedures.
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” Aesthetic medicine is focusing more on patient needs and using new technologies, but ethical issues and regulation challenges need attention.
January 2023 in “ResearchSpace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)”
Women with PCOS have lower self-esteem and body image satisfaction.
September 2025 in “European journal of clinical pharmacy” Aesthetic surgery improves body image and mental health, but pre-surgery psychological screening is important to manage expectations.
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December 2011 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Over 40% of women have unwanted facial hair, which can affect their self-image, and should be managed with personalized treatment and support.
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July 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Women have smaller foreheads and different hairline shapes than men.