ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2024
The Primacy of Ethics in Aesthetic Medicine: A Review.
Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
17 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Glutathione in Skin Aging and Tissue Regeneration: A Systematic Review of Molecular Mechanisms, Redox Modulation, and Biomedical Implications.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Pooled it
- A Systematic Review to Explore the Role of Industry and Regulators on Minimally Invasive Aesthetics Education: A Tale of Two Cities.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- The First Nationwide Mapping of Aesthetic Treatments in Medicine in Central Europe: A Descriptive Observational Analysis.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Observational
- Patient-centered communication in cosmetic eyelid surgery consultations in China: an observational transcript-based E5 study.BMC health services research · 2026Observational
- Debunking Myths on Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Gels in Clinical Practice.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
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- See, Touch, Feel, and Express: Achieving Safe and Natural Outcomes With HA Fillers-An International Consensus.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Review
- A Comprehensive Analysis of the Blurring Boundary Between Cosmetic Applications and Medical Treatment.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Review
- Psychological Disorders Are a Non-negligible Factor in Medical Aesthetic Disputes.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Review
- Aesthetic Medicine and Perceptual Distortion: The Role of Professional Aesthetic Drift.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Review
- Posture-based Assessment: Thread Lift Versus High-intensity Focused Ultrasound in Asians.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Are We in an Ethical Dilemma in Aesthetic Medicine?Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Ethics in aesthetic practice: results from a survey of medical doctors attending aesthetic medicine programs in Italy.Philosophy, ethics, and humanities in medicine : PEHM · 2025Article
- Comment on "The Primacy of Ethics in Aesthetic Medicine: A Review".Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Periocular Aging Across Populations and Esthetic Considerations: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The Non-Negotiable Prerequisite: Why Primary or Acute Care Experience Is Foundational for Aesthetic Providers.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatologyArticle
- The Need for Regulated Training and Certification for Providers Entering into Aesthetic Medicine.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatologyReview
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4 authors.
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Abstract
Background: The landscape of modern aesthetic medicine has witnessed a paradigm shift from traditional doctor-led care to a consumer-driven model, presenting a plethora of ethical challenges. This review discusses the ethical dimensions of medical aesthetics, exploring the implications of consumer demand, societal influences, and technological advancements on patient care and well-being. Methods: Drawing upon a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, this review synthesizes evidence regarding the rise of aesthetic medicine, ethical challenges encountered in practice, and the implications of social media and marketing in shaping patient perceptions and decision-making. Results: Aesthetic medicine confronts unique ethical challenges stemming from its elective nature and the pervasive influence of societal beauty standards. Concerns include the commodification of beauty, conflicts of interest, limited evidence-base of treatments, and the rise of nonphysician providers. Moreover, the evolving role of social media influencers and medical marketing raises ethical dilemmas regarding transparency, patient autonomy, and professional integrity. Conclusions: The ethical landscape of aesthetic medicine necessitates a proactive approach to address emerging challenges and safeguard patient well-being. Guided by principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice, recommendations are proposed to enhance informed consent practices, mitigate appearance anxiety, facilitate shared decision-making, and promote responsible use of social media. Professional societies are urged to establish clear ethical guidelines and standards to uphold professionalism and patient trust in the field of aesthetic medicine.
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