ReviewAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2026
The Impact of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery on Self-Esteem: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Review in Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Maladaptive appearance perfectionism and psychosocial distress among cosmetic dermatology patients.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
The global demand for cosmetic surgery continues to rise, driven largely by societal factors and personal motivations related to self-esteem and psychological well-being. Although previous reviews have examined general psychological outcomes, specific impacts on self-esteem remain underexplored. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize current evidence regarding the effects of nonreconstructive cosmetic surgery on self-esteem in adult patients. A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and others, from January 2005 to March 2025. Studies evaluating self-esteem before and after cosmetic procedures using validated scales were included. The methodological quality was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project criteria. Data synthesis employed a random-effects meta-analyses using Hedges'
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