Plastic Surgery is Real, Not Reality TV
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15745463 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard A D’Amico (American Society of Plastic Surgeons, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 215-218 |
| Publication date | 2007-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The AMA Journal of Ethic (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2376-6980 • E-ISSN: 2376-6980 |
| Publisher | American Medical Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1001/virtualmentor.2007.9.3.msoc1-0703 |
| PMID | 23217935 |
| OpenAlex | W193500281 |
| Language | EN |
Illustrating real-life plastic surgery experiences as a form of entertainment has trivialized the practice of cosmetic plastic surgery. While reality TV shows increase public awareness about the latest surgery options, they have created a troublesome byproduct—unrealistic and unhealthy expectations in potential patients. It is crucial for patients to understand that plastic surgery is real surgery with real risks. Further, the introduction of entertainment into reality-based plastic surgery programs has tarnished the image of the profession
Art · Bioethics · Entertainment · Plastic Surgery · Political science · Reality tv · Sociology · Historical Education Studies Worldwide · Medicine · Qualitative research in health · Surgery
| Highly cited | No |
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