Abstract：
:Is aesthetic surgery a business guided by market structures aimed primarily at material gain and profit or a surgical intervention intended to benefit patients and an integral part of the health-care system? Is it a frivolous subspecialty or does it provide a real and much needed service to a wide range of patients? At present, cosmetic surgery is passing through an identity crisis as well as an acute ethical dilemma. A closer look from an ethical viewpoint makes clear that the doctor who offers aesthetic interventions faces many serious ethical problems which have to do with the identity of the surgeon as a healer. Aesthetic surgery that works only according to market categories runs the risk of losing the view for the real need of patients and will be nothing else than a part of a beauty industry which has the only aim to sell something, not to help people. Such an aesthetic surgery is losing sight of real values and makes profit from the ideology of a society that serves only vanity, youthfulness, and personal success. Unfortunately, some colleagues brag that they chose the plastic surgery specialty just to become rich aesthetic surgeons, using marketing tactics to promote their practice. This is, at present, the image we project. As rightly proposed, going back a little to Hippocrates, to the basics of being a physician, is urgently warranted! Being a physician is all that a ''cosmetic'' surgeon should be. In the long run, how one skillfully and ethically practices the art of plastic surgery will always speak louder than any words.
journal_name
Aesthetic Plast Surgjournal_title
Aesthetic plastic surgeryauthors
Atiyeh BS,Rubeiz MT,Hayek SNdoi
10.1007/s00266-020-01821-zsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2020-08-01 00:00:00pages
1364-1374issue
4eissn
0364-216Xissn
1432-5241pii
10.1007/s00266-020-01821-zjournal_volume
44pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract：BACKGROUND:Nipple hypertrophy is a rare aesthetic problem. Ideal nipple dimensions are 6-8 mm, while nipples larger than 10 mm are considered hypertrophic. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 24 female patients, aged between 22 and 53 years, with a nipple diameter or height greater than 10 mm, underwent augmentation mammo...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-020-01861-5
更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare soft tissue cancer of the skin with the potential for intermediate malignity, characterized by local invasion and recurrence. Presenting with local atrophic and sometimes erythematous plaques, these lesions are best treated with surgery in which large excisions are necessary t...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-003-0107-9
更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Although rare, pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) occurs as one of the worst local complications following plastic surgery to the breast. The early manifestations are similar to a necrotizing wound infection, so diagnosis and correct management are often delayed. Failure of response to the aggressive treatment strategies neede...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-003-3017-y
更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominoplasty (ABP) at the time of hysterectomy (HYS) has been described in the literature since 1986 and is being increasingly requested by patients. However, outcomes of the combined procedure have not been thoroughly explored. METHODS:The authors reviewed the American College of Surgeons National Surgic...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-015-0531-7
更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Irradiation therapy is an important pillar in the treatment of breast cancer. However, it can trigger capsular fibrosis, the most significant complication of implant-based breast reconstruction. As collagen is the main component of fibrotic capsules, the collagenase of the bacterium Clostridium histolyticum ...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-018-1267-y
更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest reconstruction ('top surgery') is an important component of transition in the transmasculine population that can substantially improve gender incongruence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the demographic characteristics, surgical technique, and postoperative outcomes following transmasculine ches...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-019-01479-2
更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Nipple necrosis is a potential complication of breast reduction and mastopexy procedures that can be prevented if the surgeon is acquainted with the arterial blood supply to the breast, particularly the nipple-areolar complex (NAC). A review of the latest research on this with its clinical application is given. ...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-007-9070-1
更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:There are multitudes of procedures in plastic surgery used to correct hypertrophic and pendulous breasts in patients with heavy and ptotic breasts who need great resections of breast tissue, where the suprasternal notch-to-nipple distance is long and the use of nipple-areola transposition techniques is a cha...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-008-9163-5
更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study was the first empirical investigation of body image dissatisfaction in male cosmetic surgery patients. Thirty men completed two body image measures prior to their initial consultation. Results were compared to the norms for each of the measures and with a sample of 30 women seeking similar cosmetic procedur...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s002669900160
更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Although it is seldom reported in the Western literature, the buried-suture operation to create a double eyelid is very popular in Asia. However, the buried-suture methods are traditionally associated with a high recurrence rate. Corneal damage and exposed conjunctiva suture are also possible. METHODS:The t...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-009-9344-x
更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In this invited discussion, we applaud the authors of "Awareness of Facial Asymmetry and Its Impact on Postoperative Satisfaction of Rhinoplasty Patient" for their efforts to reinforce the importance of recognizing facial asymmetry preoperatively in the rhinoplasty patient. They can be applauded for translating this k...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 信件
doi：10.1007/s00266-020-02003-7
更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00
abstract：:This is the first report of a case of aesthetic calf augmentation with microvascular transferred autologous material. The technique regarding to calf augmentation using silicon prostheses is described and the advantages and disadvantages of this method are discussed. This should incite discussion on the use of free-fl...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s002669900083
更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Acute hematoma remains one of the most frequently encountered complications after face-lift surgery. Several risk factors inherent to the patient and omission of certain intraoperative regimens are considered to cause hematoma. Significant risk factors include high blood pressure and male gender. Possible intraoperati...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-010-9488-8
更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG), once used as an injection for breast augmentation, has been banned in the medical field for cosmetic purposes for more than 10 years in China. But a large number of breasts have characteristic deformities due to the gel's feature of erosion. Our aim is to explore a retrospecti...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-016-0646-5
更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Phyllodes tumors of the breast are the rarest of all breast neoplasms. Giant phyllodes tumors (>10 cm) of the breast have been less discussed in the literature. Reconstruction of the large defect created after wide excision (safety margin >1 cm) is a challenge in these patients. We present one technique usin...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-017-0792-4
更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The liposuction technique has changed greatly over the years. In 1989, the authors presented subdermal superficial liposuction which treats the superficial fat layer and yields better skin retraction. With this technique the surgeon can treat thin adipose layers to obtain better results in more cases than the traditio...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1007/BF00209305
更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) as an implanted material for augmentation mammaplasty has been used for years in China. Many kinds of complications associated with PAAG use have been reported in the clinical literature. This report presents two cases of breast cancer occurring after injection of PAAG in augmented breas...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-008-9298-4
更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The eye area plays an important role in the assessment of a person. Although plastic surgery in this area is quite common, only a few studies have evaluated the features that create an attractive eye. This study aimed to determine whether a preference exists for a certain eye axis. METHODS:The stimulus mate...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-008-9180-4
更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Diced cartilage grafts have long been used in rhinoplasty. Along with their various reported advantages, they also have some disadvantages. The irregular resorption rate of the engrafted mass is one of the major issues noted with diced cartilage grafts. An explanation for the unpredictable resorption rate ha...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-006-0113-9
更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A total of 165 patients with varying indications have been treated with Zyderm Collagen Implant. Among these patients, only 4 allergic reactions were found: 3 local and 1 general. Results obtained depend on the type of lesion treated; it is suggested that the treatment of rhytids provides the best indication for colla...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01570348
更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The umbilicus is a very important component of the abdominal aesthetic view. However, loss of the umbilicus for any reason is a challenging problem. Various methods for umbilicus reconstruction have been published. Most of these methods are complex, and the surgical outcome is mostly unsatisfactory for the patients. T...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-006-0027-6
更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:There has been a great deal of controversy regarding the safety of silicone breast implants. Silicone gel prostheses older than 10 years have the risk of either leakage or outright rupture. The role of silicone gel in relation to connective tissue disease or amyloidosis has not been proved by current serologic, immuno...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-002-2022-x
更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Capsular contracture can be an ongoing problem in breast augmentation even with good surgical technique. In the author's practice, a higher incidence of capsular contracture was observed with the use of a periareolar incision than with an inframammary incision. METHODS:A review of breast augmentations perfo...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-007-9061-2
更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:An alternative method of draping of the ears is presented in which a mesh gauze dressing is used as an adjunctive method for restraining hair from the surgical field. Its use is rapid and permits exposure and visibility of the ears bilaterally. ...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01578364
更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The authors describe six procedures used for the correction of various symptoms of the aging process in the perioral region, featuring augmentation cheiloplasty and smoothening of the nasolabial crease. ...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01570237
更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The author describes a revolutionary body contouring technique based on the surgical use of ultrasonic energy. It allows the selective destruction of only excess adipose tissue. The technique is based on three fundamental steps: (1) preparation of the areas to be treated with a large infiltration of a special solution...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-020-01824-w
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, played a central role in the evolution of medieval and folk medicine. Today, for the first time in history, the leech actually has a real and valuable purpose in medicine as a useful adjunct for the plastic surgeon: It provides relief of venous congestion. For over 2000 years, ...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01570698
更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The technique described in this article correcting the protruding ear deformity has evolved over 40 years. The original procedures and our subsequent modifications are described, including 20-year followup results. The possible pitfalls in carrying out this procedure and how to avoid them are also described. A relativ...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF00453877
更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Y-scar vertical mammaplasty is a technical modification of vertical scar breast reduction, which avoids superior areolar scarring. It has been previously shown to be particularly useful in young patients with mild macromastia and minimal or no ptosis. This case report presents a new indication for which to apply this ...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-010-9484-z
更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:This report describes preoperative digital planning for rhinoplasty using a new three-dimensional (3D) radiologic viewer that allows both patients and surgeons to visualize on a common monitor the 3D real aspect of the nose in its inner and outer sides. METHODS:In the period 2002 to 2008, 210 patients under...
journal_title：Aesthetic plastic surgery
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s00266-009-9455-4
更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00
