Book-Review: Cosmetic Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery: Strategies for Success

Shared Decision-Making in Cosmetic Medicine and Aesthetic Surgery.

Shared decision-making (SDM) invokes the bidirectional communication between physicians and patients required to involve the patient's preference in the eventual treatment choice. This paper will explain what SDM is, why it is important, and how it is performed in clinical practice. It is an essential part of evidence-based medicine, as it helps determine whether the available evidence on the p...

Book Review: Aesthetic Breast Surgery: Concepts & Techniques

This text is a single author’s publication based upon her recollection and analysis of her 27 years of solo private practice as a wellrecognized and successful breast surgeon. The book is divided into two parts, Part I: Concepts and Principles, and Part II: Technique. Part I includes 4 chapters with the following titles: 1. Breast Analysis and Clinical Concepts, 2. Applied Anatomy: Key Concepts...

Body Image Coping Strategies among Aesthetic Surgery Clients in Iran

BACKGROUND Aesthetic surgery procedures have been performed at dramatically increased rates in recent years in Iran. Few researches exist documenting the usage of body image coping strategies and its relationship in seeking surgery. METHODS The present research examined data from 90 aesthetic surgery participants (30 Subjects each in invasive, minimally-invasive, and control groups). A...

Cosmetic Special Topic Measuring Outcomes in Aesthetic Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Outcomes research examines the end results of medical interventions, taking into account patients’ experiences, preferences, and values. The purpose of assessing outcomes is to provide evidence on which to base clinical decisions. The assessment of outcomes in aesthetic surgery is especially pertinent because patient satisfaction is the predominant factor in determining success. In cosmetic sur...

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