title: Camouflage therapy in aesthetic surgery.
abstract: The use of makeup has been traced back to antiquity. Today, there are multiple reasons that makeup constitutes an important part of, and is a driving force in, almost every woman's life. The idea of using cosmetics for camouflage therapy, especially in the postoperative period, originates from the illusionary effect, which is thought to diminish the post-traumatic stress frequently seen after facial operations. The patients will feel better following cosmetic application, as they will see themselves better.
authors.affiliation: Istanbul Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department.
authors.forename: Gaye Taylan
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Filinte
authors.affiliation: Istanbul Maltepe University, Medical School, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department. Electronic address: tayfunakoz@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Tayfun
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aköz
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000287:Administration, Topical; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004954:Esthetics / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D063465:Skin Cream / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics