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Current Dermatology Reports
Published in: Current Dermatology Reports 1/2012

01-03-2012 | Epidemiology (J Gelfand, Section Editor)

Epidemiology of Cosmetic Procedures: An Update for Dermatologists

Authors: Joseph F. Sobanko, Sotonye Imadojemu, Christopher J. Miller

Published in: Current Dermatology Reports | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

The relatively nascent field of cosmetic dermatology has seen a rapid rise in the number of products and procedures used to restore and enhance appearance. Millions of Americans undergo nonsurgical cosmetic procedures every year in the United States. The constant evolution of cosmetic dermatology introduces issues of safety and efficacy, as many of the innovative products and procedures have yet to endure the test of time. Practitioners who perform cosmetic procedures will benefit from recognizing the evidence to support the safety and efficacy of current trends in cosmetic dermatology. This article updates dermatologists on the epidemiology of cosmetic procedures in the United States, reviews recent research studying the motivations of the growing numbers of cosmetic patients, and briefly reviews the safety and efficacy of some of the most popular new nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.
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Metadata
Title
Epidemiology of Cosmetic Procedures: An Update for Dermatologists
Authors
Joseph F. Sobanko
Sotonye Imadojemu
Christopher J. Miller
Publication date
01-03-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Dermatology Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4933
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-011-0006-2

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