Self-reported Patient Motivations for Seeking Cosmetic Procedures.

ABSTRACT: Importance:Despite the growing popularity of cosmetic procedures, the sociocultural and quality-of-life factors that motivate patients to undergo such procedures are not well understood. Objective:To estimate the relative importance of factors that motivate patients to seek minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Design, Setting, and Participants:This prospective, multicenter observational study was performed at 2 academic and 11 private dermatology practice sites that represented all US geographic regions. Adult patients presenting for cosmetic consultation or treatment from December 4, 2016, through August 9, 2017, were eligible for participation. Exposures:Participants completed a survey instrument based on a recently developed subjective framework of motivations and a demographic quest

SUBMITTER: Maisel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233736 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature