Do dermatologists have cosmetic procedures?
BACKGROUND
Current approach and ideas of dermatologists about undergoing MICPs themselves are unknown.


OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to reveal current situation and thought of dermatologists about undergoing minimally invasive cosmetic procedures (MICPs) themselves.


METHODS
This study was planned as a cross-sectional, descriptive study and performed between December 2014 and July 2015. A questionnaire comprising 11 questions was sent to dermatologists via electronic mail.


RESULTS
Of the 318 dermatologists, 233 (73.3%) were female and 85 (26.7%) were male. It was established that 56 percent (n = 178) of the dermatologists underwent MICPs. There was a statistical difference between the gender and having MICPs (female = 66.1% vs. male = 28.2%; P < 0.001). They selected dermatologists (91%) as a performer and private settings (67.2%). To be young and beautiful (77%), they had MICPs after medical residency (75.3%). Physicians' experience (66.9%) was the most important criterion. Of the dermatologists who did not have MICPs were planning to have MICPs (76.4%). The most frequent reason that stopped them from having MICPs was "not need yet" (62.1%).


CONCLUSIONS
There are some tendencies among the dermatologists while selecting a physician for the procedures. They usually have MICPs after dermatology residency to seem younger and more beautiful by an experienced dermatologist in private setting. Male Turkish dermatologists have MICPs more frequently than the general population. Their satisfaction level with MICPs is very high. Most of dermatologists who do not have MICPs are planning to have MICPs.
Department of Dermatology, Eskisehir Military Hospital, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Hamza
H
Yildiz
Department of Dermatology, Acıbadem Fulya Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ozlem Karabudak
OK
Abuaf
Department of Dermatology, Beytepe Military Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Kursat
K
Goker
Department of Dermatology, Osmangazi University Hospital, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Isil
I
Bulur
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D000072085:Dermatologists / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014421:Turkey
botulinum toxin type A injection; minimally invasive cosmetic procedures; soft-tissue filler