Let the buyer beware: Content analysis of cosmetic surgery websites’ provider information

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 713-729
Author(s):  
J. Robyn Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Board Certification ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Cosmetic Procedure ◽  
Advertising Regulation ◽  
Safety And Health

Given that many consumers do not understand any licensed physician can perform cosmetic surgery, cosmetic procedure advertising regulation is lacking and differs by state; and consumers often search for providers online and rely on the site’s information. Cosmetic surgery websites have the potential to be a threat to consumers’ safety and health. This study asked what types of physician information do cosmetic surgery websites supply. A content analysis was conducted with 873 physicians’ information provided on cosmetic surgery websites in the top 10 cosmetic surgery cities, finding members of plastic surgery associations and core providers were more likely to list medical qualifications. All physicians were unlikely to list experience. Two-thirds stated their specific board certification, and 15% to 30% in each city failed to follow their state’s regulations for disclosing board certification. The study concludes by suggesting national ethical guidelines.

Plastic Surgery: Review on Screening of Psychiatric Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 91-94
Author(s):  
Angeline Fenisenda
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Cosmetic Procedure ◽  
Poor Outcomes

Recently the popularity of plastic surgical procedure has been increased. Many people surgically alter their physical appearance with the intent of boosting their social and psychological well-being; however, the long-term effectiveness of aesthetic surgery on improving well-being is unconfirmed. To have successful cosmetic plastic surgery result, it is imperative to assess candidates for predictors of poor outcomes. These include the following factor : psychiatric disorder, demographic factors (male and younger age), relationship issues, unrealistic expectations, previous dissatisfied surgery, and minimal deformity. For psychiatric patients, despite having technically satisfactory cosmetic surgery, poor emotional adjustment and social functioning were seen post procedure. Proper screening and evaluation of these patients could save money and resources. In this brief review we discuss about psychiatric disorder screen on plastic surgery to prevent unwanted outcome. A literature review was conducted in the electronic database PubMed using keyword “Psychiatric Disorder”, “Plastic surgery”, “Prevention” and “Screening”. All type of studies were included for this study, such as controlled trials, systematic reviews, literature reviews, and pilot studies published between 2011 and 2021. Articles which not written in English were excluded from the study. This search resulted in 18 papers. Some patient who undergo cosmetic surgery suffer from underdiagnosed or untreated psychiatric disorder. To avoid unnecessary expense and resource it is advisable that all patient who seek cosmetic procedure undergo psychiatric screen such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, BDDQ and other test to avoid un-necessary expense and resource.

scholarly journals Plastic Surgery: Review on Screening of Psychiatric Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 91-94
Author(s):  
Angeline Fenisenda
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Cosmetic Procedure ◽  
Poor Outcomes

Recently the popularity of plastic surgical procedure has been increased. Many people surgically alter their physical appearance with the intent of boosting their social and psychological well-being; however, the long-term effectiveness of aesthetic surgery on improving well-being is unconfirmed. To have successful cosmetic plastic surgery result, it is imperative to assess candidates for predictors of poor outcomes. These include the following factor: psychiatric disorder, demographic factors (male and younger age), relationship issues, unrealistic expectations, previous dissatisfied surgery, and minimal deformity. For psychiatric patients, despite having technically satisfactory cosmetic surgery, poor emotional adjustment and social functioning were seen post procedure. Proper screening and evaluation of these patients could save money and resources. In this brief review we discuss about psychiatric disorder screen on plastic surgery to prevent unwanted outcome. A literature review was conducted in the electronic database PubMed using keyword “Psychiatric Disorder”, “Plastic surgery”, “Prevention” and “Screening”. All type of studies were included for this study, such as controlled trials, systematic reviews, literature reviews, and pilot studies published between 2011 and 2021. Articles which not written in English were excluded from the study. This search resulted in 18 papers. Some patient who undergo cosmetic surgery suffer from underdiagnosed or untreated psychiatric disorder. To avoid unnecessary expense and resource it is advisable that all patient who seek cosmetic procedure undergo psychiatric screen such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, BDDQ and other test to avoid un-necessary expense and resource.

scholarly journals A systematic review of the factors predicting the interest in cosmetic plastic surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (03) ◽  
pp. 397-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Milothridis ◽  
Leonidas Pavlidis ◽  
Anna-Bettina Haidich ◽  
Efharis Panagopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
Cosmetic Procedure

ABSTRACT Background: A systematic review of the literature was performed to clarify the psychosocial characteristics of patients who have an interest in cosmetic plastic surgery. Methods: Medical literature was reviewed by two independent researchers, and a third reviewer evaluated their results. Results: Twelve studies addressing the predictors of interest in cosmetic surgery were finally identified and analysed. Interest in cosmetic surgery was associated with epidemiological factors, their social networks, their psychological characteristics, such as body image, self-esteem and other personality traits and for specific psychopathology and found that these may either positively or negatively predict their motivation to seek and undergo a cosmetic procedure. Conclusions: The review examined the psychosocial characteristics associated with an interest in cosmetic surgery. Understanding cosmetic patients’ characteristics, motivation and expectation for surgery is an important aspect of their clinical care to identify those patients more likely to benefit most from the procedure.

scholarly journals Medicalization of Female Beauty: A Content Analysis of Cosmetic Procedures

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Merianos ◽  
Rebecca Vidourek ◽  
Keith King
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Missing Information ◽  
Medical Terms ◽  
The Face ◽  
Cultural Standards ◽  
Standards Of Beauty ◽  
Healthy Females

Over the past decade, cosmetic procedures have significantly increased in options available for females to achieve the American cultural standards of beauty. The purpose of this study is to conduct a content analysis of brochures and to observe what cosmetic procedures are made available to female customers from plastic surgery centers, and also to examine the medical and therapeutic framing techniques used to encourage females to undergo cosmetic procedures. Three plastic surgery centers (overall response rate= 60%) located in one metropolitan area served as participants for this study. The researcher observed the locations and collected all brochures made available. Twenty - one diverse brochures were used in this study as well as the researcher locate d the websites to view any missing information of services offered not included in the brochures. A content analysis was conducted of the brochures. All of the cosmetic surgery centers were accredited and advertised each plastic surgeon’s credibility. Various invasive and noninvasive cosmetic procedures were offered by each center including procedures that focus on the face, breasts, body, and skin care. Additionally, all cosmetic surgery centers marketed their elective surgeries to females by using medical terms as well as therapeutic terms. As the rates of cosmetic procedures have significantly increased overtime, cosmetic surgeons appear to benefit from employing medical terms to diagnose beauty among their target population of healthy females. In addition, using therapeutic terms to ensure increase self - esteem among females is another beneficial framing technique.

scholarly journals Anaesthetic complications in plastic surgery

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (02) ◽  
pp. 445-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soumya Sankar Nath ◽  
Debashis Roy ◽  
Farrukh Ansari ◽  
Sundeep T. Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Morbidity Risks ◽  
Unnecessary Complication ◽  
Key Aspects

ABSTRACTAnaesthesia related complications in plastic surgeries are fortunately rare, but potentially catastrophic. Maintaining patient safety in the operating room is a major concern of anaesthesiologists, surgeons, hospitals and surgical facilities. Circumventing preventable complications is essential and pressure to avoid these complications in cosmetic surgery is increasing. Key aspects of patient safety in the operating room are outlined, including patient positioning, airway management and issues related to some specific conditions, essential for minimizing post-operative morbidity. Risks associated with extremes of age in the plastic surgery population, may be minimised by a better understanding of the physiologic changes as well as the pre-operative and post-operative considerations in caring for this special group of patients. An understanding of the anaesthesiologist′s concerns during paediatric plastic surgical procedures can facilitate the coordination of efforts between the multiple services involved in the care of these children. Finally, the reader will have a better understanding of the perioperative care of unique populations including the morbidly obese and the elderly. Attention to detail in these aspects of patient safety can help avoid unnecessary complication and significantly improve the patients′ experience and surgical outcome.

Cosmetic Surgery: A Subspecialty That Needs Specialized Training and Recognition

2021 ◽  
pp. 074880682110518
Author(s):  
Kamran Dastoury ◽  
Jacob Haiavy ◽  
Jane Petro ◽  
Martha Ayewah
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Subspecialty Training ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Surgery Training ◽  
American Society

Introduction: This study was performed to provide a comprehensive review of the breadth and depth of fellowship training provided by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), with direct comparison with other current aesthetic surgery training programs available in the United States. We hypothesized that this subspecialty training provides essential experience and confidence to perform aesthetic procedures, which are likely not adequately imparted during traditional residency training. We also address the notion that Cosmetic Surgery is not under the sole ownership of one specialty, but rather a subspecialty that flourishes by collaboration between multidisciplinary surgical backgrounds. Materials and Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of survey data from 2 distinct groups—current fellows in a 1-year AACS program and surgeons who completed an AACS fellowship between July 2008 and June 2017, who have been in active cosmetic surgery practice ranging from 6 months to over 6 years. A survey was administered via email and distributed by the AACS central office. The responses were compared with data published in the Annals of Plastic Surgery concerning Recent Trends in Resident Career Choices after Plastic Surgery Training. Results: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements for aesthetic surgical cases in a 6-year Plastic Surgery program are 150 cases, but 50% of graduating seniors feel inadequately prepared to transition straight into aesthetic surgery practice, whereas among AACS graduating fellows, 100% feel very prepared to go on the aesthetic surgery practice, having completed an average of 687 cases within the yearlong training program. We note that the survey response rate was 81% among current fellows versus 35% among practicing surgeons. Discussion: We believe that focused subspecialty training in cosmetic surgery after completion of a primary surgical residency in a form of a structured fellowship through AACS, American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Commission on Dental Accreditation, and American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Oculoplastic) is the ideal preparation for the future. As we learn from each other through fellowship training, academic conferences, and research, this will further advance the subspecialty and ultimately improve patient care and outcomes. There is no evidence that these training programs provide less adequate preparation, although they are not accredited by the ACGME. To the contrary, the additional experience and knowledge gained during these fellowship training programs result in better outcomes and more competent practitioners. Conclusions: The development of subspecialty training and board certification for surgeons committed to cosmetic surgery yields the highest level of qualified providers. The diverse backgrounds of these providers continue to allow us to expand and innovate in this field. This study is aimed at moving this conversation forward in a positive direction.

No longer raising eyebrows: The contexts and domestication of Botox as a mundane medical and cultural artefact

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 887-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peta S. Cook ◽  
Angela Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Feminist Critique ◽  
Spatial Organisation ◽  
Cosmetic Procedure ◽  
Cultural Artefact ◽  
Botulinum Neurotoxins ◽  
Enhancement Technologies

Cosmetic enhancement technologies have been subject to extended sociological and feminist critique, but botulinum neurotoxins (Botox) have been sidelined in this discussion. This has occurred despite Botox’s popularity and accessibility as a non-surgical cosmetic procedure. While Botox shares many similarities with cosmetic enhancement technologies such as cosmetic surgery, we argue that the fields and the socio-spatial organisation of Botox – where Botox is performed and by whom, which we collectively call contextual Botox – not only differentiate it from other cosmetic enhancement technologies but expose how Botox has gone beyond normalisation to become hypernormalised, a domesticated, mundane technology that has largely disappeared into the flows and routines of everyday life. In addition, Botox is a distinct medical and social practice that is multifaceted, being determined by the contexts in which it is found and the forms of cultural capital therein. It is for these reasons, in addition to being the most popular form of cosmetic enhancement, that Botox should be critically scrutinised.

Analyzing the Quality of Aesthetic Surgery Procedure Videos on TikTok

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjali Om ◽  
Bobby Ijeoma ◽  
Sara Kebede ◽  
Albert Losken
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Breast Augmentation ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Video Quality ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
Video Content ◽  
Medical Providers ◽  
Cosmetic Procedure ◽  
Different Content

Abstract Background TikTok is one of the most popular and fastest growing social media apps in the world. Previous studies have analyzed the quality of patient education information on older video platforms, but the quality of plastic and cosmetic surgery videos on TikTok has not yet been determined. Objectives To analyze the source and quality of certain cosmetic procedure videos on TikTok. Methods The TikTok mobile application was queried for content related to two popular face procedures (rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty) and two body procedures (breast augmentation and abdominoplasty). Two independent reviewers analyzed video content according to the DISCERN scale, a validated, objective criteria that assesses the quality of information on a scale of 1-5. Quality scores were compared between videos produced by medical and nonmedical creators and between different content categories. Results There were 4.8 billion views and 76.2 million likes across included videos. Videos were created by MDs (56%) and laypersons (44%). Overall average DISCERN score out of 5 corresponded to very poor video quality for rhinoplasty (1.55), blepharoplasty (1.44), breast augmentation (1.25) and abdominoplasty (1.29). DISCERN scores were significantly higher among videos produced by MDs than by laypersons for all surgeries. Comedy videos consistently had the lowest average DISCERN scores, while educational videos had the highest. Conclusions It is increasingly important that medical professionals understand the possibility of patient misinformation in the age of social media. We encourage medical providers to be involved in creating quality information on TikTok and educate patients about misinformation to best support health literacy.

Beauty between Empires

2019 ◽  
pp. 69-102
Author(s):  
S. Heijin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Women's Bodies ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The World ◽  
Political Investments

This chapter examines how and why Korean plastic surgery consumption occupied the minds of Jezebel (a mainstream US feminist blog) writers, editors, and millions of readers as well as Womenlink’s (Korea’s premiere feminist non-profit organization) members, panelists, and forum attendees at roughly the same time from 2012 to2013—feminists from opposite ends of the world so to speak. By closely reading Jezebel’s coverage of the topic and juxtaposing it with Womenlink’s activism in Korea, this chapter examines first, the role of social media sites in US discourses about Korean women’s bodies. How have social media sites renewed fetishized interest in Korean bodies while fueling cosmetic surgery consumption in Korea itself? Second, both groups agree that Korean plastic surgery consumption is a feminist “problem,” yet their differing geopolitical locations and political investments affect their articulation and understanding of this particular problem. How might we think about these two feminist groups relationally?

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