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Aging and cosmetic enhancement
Obsession with a youthful appearance has become commonplace in modern society and has resulted in an upswing in cosmetic procedures trying to reverse the aging process. We selectively review the literature on aging and cosmetic surgery, with particular regard for the aging face. We pay attention to...
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Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2006
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2695163/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18044108 |
Sumario: | Obsession with a youthful appearance has become commonplace in modern society and has resulted in an upswing in cosmetic procedures trying to reverse the aging process. We selectively review the literature on aging and cosmetic surgery, with particular regard for the aging face. We pay attention to psychosocial aspects of response to such cosmetic procedures, both in terms of outcome and with respect to risk factors for a poor outcome. |
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