Cosmetic surgery considerations in the female patient.
A greater number of women than men undergo facial cosmetic procedures. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons should have an in-depth knowledge of the physiologic and anatomic differences between the sexes with respect to surgical treatment options. Gender differences in regard to the planning and management of female cosmetic surgery patients are the focus of this article.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University-Shreveport Medical Center, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71111, USA. gghali@lsusmed.edu
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Christopher M
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D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors