Combining different areas of regenerative medicine is considered the new standard for comprehensive tissue and organ regeneration. This approach can be further applied to cosmetic issues such as deep neck lines. This ...Combining different areas of regenerative medicine is considered the new standard for comprehensive tissue and organ regeneration. This approach can be further applied to cosmetic issues such as deep neck lines. This case report utilized techniques of autologous stem cell therapy and epigenetic tissue environment modulation with externally applied polyphenols and tissue penetration agents. The results showed a remarkable cosmetic improvement with a significant reduction of neck lines in a patient where employment and psychological issues were developing from the original problem. The regenerative medicine protocol was safe, efficient in disposable materials, portable benchtop equipment and surgical operating time. The patient had an excellent outcome for this difficult to treat cosmetic problem.展开更多
Objective To investigate the developmental history of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine in China.Methods The history of cosmetic surgery and cosmetology in China was explored via a review of the literature report...Objective To investigate the developmental history of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine in China.Methods The history of cosmetic surgery and cosmetology in China was explored via a review of the literature reported across the globe and the archeological discoveries recorded in China.Results The ancient underground city of“Sanxingdui”,discovered in Guanghan,Sichuan,China,was built between 1800 and 2800 BC.Many bronze figure sculptures with decorative perforations in the earlobe area were unearthed there,making it perhaps the earliest record of cosmetic surgery practice in the world.The practice of decorative perforations in the earlobe predates the practice of nose jobs found in ancient India.The Prescriptions for Fifty-two Diseases from the Western Han Dynasty,unearthed in Mawangdui,Changsha,Hunan Province,recorded the treatment of vitiligo in traditional Chinese medicine.This might be one of the earliest records of aesthetic medicine in the world.Conclusion China is one of the earliest birthplaces of cosmetic surgery and cosmetology in the world.The practice of cosmetic medicine in China predates the practice of nasal reconstruction found in ancient India.展开更多
This article reflects on the need for psychosomatic medicine research in the field of surgery by complementing psychological/psychiatrist approaches with a physician’s(particularly surgeon’s)point of view.Focusing o...This article reflects on the need for psychosomatic medicine research in the field of surgery by complementing psychological/psychiatrist approaches with a physician’s(particularly surgeon’s)point of view.Focusing on esthetic/cosmetic surgery,a broader notion of“psychosomatic surgery”is also used regarding plastic surgery as well as examples of vascular and general surgery.Relevant literature reviews are utilized to gain a more comprehensive bio-psycho-social perspective.By providing a deeper understanding in the specialty areas,it makes a case for evidence-based practice by shedding light on psychosomatic medicine research on surgery in the United States with cross-cultural implications.展开更多
Over the past two decades,the cosmetic surgery industry has experienced significant global growth.This expansion has piqued the interest of healthcare professionals and product manufacturers,both aiming to enhance acc...Over the past two decades,the cosmetic surgery industry has experienced significant global growth.This expansion has piqued the interest of healthcare professionals and product manufacturers,both aiming to enhance accessibility to surgery for a broader demographic.This manuscript presents the case example of“macrolane”hyaluronic acid.This product was introduced into the cosmetic surgery industry in 2007 and then removed from the market in 2012 by the manufacturer.The manuscript also presents and discusses the regulatory measures that were enacted following the introduction of macrolane into the European market.Specifically,these regulatory measures involved:insurance,professional qualifications and training,clinician representatives,sanitation,safety,cooling-off periods,informed consent,and advertising.Within the manuscript,it is also highlighted that interests from different stakeholders can create tension in the cosmetic industry,specifically:1.clients might ask for a product,and they need to be protected;2.healthcare providers are seeking a profit,and are subject to liability;3.product’s manufacturers,who are seeking to expand their market,need to pass through regulatory processes.In conclusion,we wish to raise awareness of the ethical issues related to the regulatory measures implemented by European regulatory agencies responsible for public health,especially during the launch of a new product.These ethical considerations encompass several aspects:establishing accountability for validating research authenticity,delineating the functions of compensatory systems,overseeing educational processes,and supervising advertising and marketing practices.It should be noted that the comprehensive exploration of these ethical matters falls outside the scope of this manuscript,as they pertain more to public affairs rather than the realm of cosmetic surgery itself.Therefore,the discourse on these matters is better suited for engagement by experts in political and social ethics.Level of Evidence:Level V,analysis of current regulatory practices.展开更多
文摘Combining different areas of regenerative medicine is considered the new standard for comprehensive tissue and organ regeneration. This approach can be further applied to cosmetic issues such as deep neck lines. This case report utilized techniques of autologous stem cell therapy and epigenetic tissue environment modulation with externally applied polyphenols and tissue penetration agents. The results showed a remarkable cosmetic improvement with a significant reduction of neck lines in a patient where employment and psychological issues were developing from the original problem. The regenerative medicine protocol was safe, efficient in disposable materials, portable benchtop equipment and surgical operating time. The patient had an excellent outcome for this difficult to treat cosmetic problem.
文摘Objective To investigate the developmental history of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine in China.Methods The history of cosmetic surgery and cosmetology in China was explored via a review of the literature reported across the globe and the archeological discoveries recorded in China.Results The ancient underground city of“Sanxingdui”,discovered in Guanghan,Sichuan,China,was built between 1800 and 2800 BC.Many bronze figure sculptures with decorative perforations in the earlobe area were unearthed there,making it perhaps the earliest record of cosmetic surgery practice in the world.The practice of decorative perforations in the earlobe predates the practice of nose jobs found in ancient India.The Prescriptions for Fifty-two Diseases from the Western Han Dynasty,unearthed in Mawangdui,Changsha,Hunan Province,recorded the treatment of vitiligo in traditional Chinese medicine.This might be one of the earliest records of aesthetic medicine in the world.Conclusion China is one of the earliest birthplaces of cosmetic surgery and cosmetology in the world.The practice of cosmetic medicine in China predates the practice of nasal reconstruction found in ancient India.
文摘This article reflects on the need for psychosomatic medicine research in the field of surgery by complementing psychological/psychiatrist approaches with a physician’s(particularly surgeon’s)point of view.Focusing on esthetic/cosmetic surgery,a broader notion of“psychosomatic surgery”is also used regarding plastic surgery as well as examples of vascular and general surgery.Relevant literature reviews are utilized to gain a more comprehensive bio-psycho-social perspective.By providing a deeper understanding in the specialty areas,it makes a case for evidence-based practice by shedding light on psychosomatic medicine research on surgery in the United States with cross-cultural implications.
文摘Over the past two decades,the cosmetic surgery industry has experienced significant global growth.This expansion has piqued the interest of healthcare professionals and product manufacturers,both aiming to enhance accessibility to surgery for a broader demographic.This manuscript presents the case example of“macrolane”hyaluronic acid.This product was introduced into the cosmetic surgery industry in 2007 and then removed from the market in 2012 by the manufacturer.The manuscript also presents and discusses the regulatory measures that were enacted following the introduction of macrolane into the European market.Specifically,these regulatory measures involved:insurance,professional qualifications and training,clinician representatives,sanitation,safety,cooling-off periods,informed consent,and advertising.Within the manuscript,it is also highlighted that interests from different stakeholders can create tension in the cosmetic industry,specifically:1.clients might ask for a product,and they need to be protected;2.healthcare providers are seeking a profit,and are subject to liability;3.product’s manufacturers,who are seeking to expand their market,need to pass through regulatory processes.In conclusion,we wish to raise awareness of the ethical issues related to the regulatory measures implemented by European regulatory agencies responsible for public health,especially during the launch of a new product.These ethical considerations encompass several aspects:establishing accountability for validating research authenticity,delineating the functions of compensatory systems,overseeing educational processes,and supervising advertising and marketing practices.It should be noted that the comprehensive exploration of these ethical matters falls outside the scope of this manuscript,as they pertain more to public affairs rather than the realm of cosmetic surgery itself.Therefore,the discourse on these matters is better suited for engagement by experts in political and social ethics.Level of Evidence:Level V,analysis of current regulatory practices.
