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 psychosocial aspects of response to such cosmetic procedures, both in terms of outcome and with respect to risk factors for a poor outcome.
Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Roberta
R
Honigman
David J
DJ
Castle
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D001828:Body Image; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome