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A Systematic Review on the Reinforcement Loop in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery: The Interplay of Social Media, Self-Perception, and Repeat Procedures

Rahman, Eqram, Webb, William Richard, Rao, Parinitha, Yu, Nanze, Garcia, Patricia E, Ioannidis, Sotirios, Sayed, Karim, Philipp-Dormston, Wolfgang G, Carruthers, Jean DA, Mosahebi, Ash·2024·Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
DOI 10.1007/s00266-024-04016-y
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Introduction This systematic review delves into the impact of social media on self-perception and the escalating interest in clinical aesthetic procedures, proposing that social media significantly influences beauty standards and increases demand for aesthetic enhancements. Method Following PRISMA guidelines, a mixed-method analysis of 34 articles was conducted, sourced from various databases, focusing on social media's psychological effects on clinical aesthetics decisions. The studies encompassed a broad spectrum, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies, reflecting diverse geographical and cultural perspectives. Results The quantitative analysis demonstrated a strong positive correlation between social media usage and the consideration of aesthetic procedures (r=0.45, p Conclusion Confirming the reinforcing effect of social media on aesthetic decision-making, this study highlights the complex interplay between digital media exposure, altered self-perception, and the increased inclination towards aesthetic procedures. It suggests a critical need for practitioners to carefully navigate the digital influence on patient's desires, reinforcing the significance of understanding psychological motivations and societal pressures in clinical aesthetics. This comprehensive analysis offers pivotal insights for clinical practice and ongoing research into social media's role in contemporary beauty standards. Level of evidence iii This journal requires that authors as…

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Authors
Rahman, E., Webb, W. R., Rao, P., Yu, N., Garcia, P. E., Ioannidis, S., Sayed, K., Philipp-Dormston, W. G., Carruthers, J. D., & Mosahebi, A.
Affiliations
  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital (CN)
  • University of South-Eastern Norway (NO)
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author
Rahman, Eqram
ORCID
Venue
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2024-05-09
Volume
48
Issue
17
Pages
3475-3487
ISSN
  • 0364-216X (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-5241
DOI
10.1007/s00266-024-04016-y
OpenAlex
W4396767609
Cited by
23
References
2
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 2
FWCI
2.05
Type
journal article
Language
en
Update notices
correction (2024-05-21)
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closed
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  • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
social media, cosmetic procedures, self-perception, beauty standards, repeat procedures, time spent on social media, social pressure
MeSH terms
Cosmetic Techniques, Esthetics, Female, Humans, Male, Reoperation, Self Concept, Surgery, Plastic, Plastic Surgery Procedures, Social Media

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