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Social Media Impact on Aesthetic Procedures Among Females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Article in Cureus, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 23 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 39 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review on the Reinforcement Loop in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery: The Interplay of Social Media, Self-Perception, and Repeat Procedures.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface.The ocular surface · 2023Pooled it
- Social media exposure and its association with acceptance of cosmetic surgery among adult females in Jazan.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Adopting a comprehensive approach to minimize the impact of social media on dental esthetics.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
- Male View on Aesthetic Procedures: A Local Survey.Cureus · 2024Article
- Does Social Media Enhance Rhinoplasty Desire and its Recovery Period: A Saudi Retrospective Study.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
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- Social Media Influencers and Their Impact on Society in Performing Cosmetic Procedures Among Al-Ahsa Community.Cureus · 2024Article
- Social Media Influence on Body Image and Cosmetic Surgery Considerations: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2024Review
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- Nationwide Study: Public Adults' Perception of Cosmetic Surgery in Saudi Arabia.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Influence of gingival display on smile attractiveness assessed by Saudi Arabian laypersons and dental professionals.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Does Social Media Affect a Patient's Decision to Undergo Orthognathic Surgery?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Use and Influence of Social Media on the Private Practice of Plastic Surgeons in Saudi Arabia.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- The Effect and Implication of Social Media Platforms on Plastic Cosmetic Surgery: A Cross-sectional Study in Saudi Arabia From 2021 to 2022.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2023Article
- The New Era of Marketing in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Algorithm of Social Media and Digital Marketing.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2023Review
- The Impact of Snapchat Use on Self-Image and Inclination Toward Cosmetic Procedures in Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2022Article
- Attitude and Perception Toward Taking Selfies and Using Filters and Their Relationship With Blepharoplasty.Cureus · 2022Article
- The Use of Social Media and Its Influence on Undergoing Rhinoplasty.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Aesthetic procedures represent one of the most commonly performed procedures in the medical field. Such procedures have been growing in popularity. Social media is a term used to describe electronic platforms that promote the dissemination of information to targeted users. These platforms play a critical role in promoting aesthetic procedures. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the impact of social media on aesthetic procedures among the female population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed. A validated online questionnaire, consisting of 26 questions, was distributed among females visiting the facial plastic clinic at King Abdulaziz Medical City, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results Out of 1449 participants, 81% were aged between 25 and 34 years. The majority (78.8%) were aware of the complications that may follow aesthetic procedures. The decision to undergo such procedures was affected by the price in 77%. Overall, 97% thought that cosmetic specialized accounts on social media are helpful, yet 77.8% believed that such accounts do not provide sufficient information. The influence of social media upon participants was 68%; 31.9% claimed that social media had no influence. Instagram was the most influential application followed by Snapchat and then Twitter; 50% of the participants routinely apply Snapchat filters and 42% decided to undergo facial changes after applying Snapchat filters. Conclusion Social media is an important source of information with Instagram being the most influential platform. Facial filters have led to an increase in the number of aesthetic procedures carried out.
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