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Advances in aesthetic surgery.

V Mitz1

  • 1Service Orthopédie, Hôpital Boucicaut, Paris, France.

World Journal of Surgery
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
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Aesthetic surgery, evolving for millennia, aims to perfect individual beauty. This review examines recent advancements and the enduring significance of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

  • Aesthetic surgery has ancient origins, with continuous efforts to achieve ideal beauty.
  • The field encompasses more than anti-aging or blemish removal, including reconstructive and alteration procedures.
  • Procedures may be performed for medical reasons or personal vanity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent progress in aesthetic surgery over the past decade.
  • To evaluate the lasting value and impact of these advancements.
  • To provide an overview of the current state of aesthetic surgical practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of aesthetic surgery advancements.
  • Analysis of trends in cosmetic and plastic surgery.

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  • Evaluation of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant progress has been made in various aspects of aesthetic surgery.
    • The field continues to expand beyond traditional reconstructive roles.
    • The motivations for aesthetic surgery range from medical necessity to personal enhancement.

    Conclusions:

    • Aesthetic surgery has a rich historical foundation and a dynamic present.
    • Recent innovations have broadened the scope and efficacy of procedures.
    • The long-term value of aesthetic surgery is evident in its continuous evolution and patient impact.