Global Surveillance of Public Interest in Cosmetic Tourism for Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery Abroad: Cross-Sectional Infodemiology Investigation of Internet Search Trends and Social Media Content.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global medical tourism for aesthetic surgery has become a popular phenomenon through ease of access in the digital era, though such services are not without potential risks. The application of infodemiology for global health surveillance may provide unique insights into unknown patient travel patterns and surgeon workforce dynamics abroad.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate American cosmetic tourism trends in oculofacial plastic surgery, including demand profile and qualifications of the most sought-after international eyelid surgeons on social media.

Methods

This cross-sectional infodemiology study queried Google Trends to assess US interests in aesthetic eyelid surgery abroad in 25 destination countries from 2013 to 2023. The highest-rated content pos

SUBMITTER: Azzam DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12148249 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature