Social Media-driven democratization of aesthetic medicine versus the proliferation of misinformation

Social Media-driven democratization of aesthetic medicine versus the proliferation of misinformation

Authors

  • Marica Cuccarese SIME, Rome, Italy
  • Gloria Trocchi SIME, Rome, Italy
  • Emanuele Bartoletti SIME, Rome, Italy; Outpatient Service of Aesthetic Medicine and psychophysical wellbeing in pathological patients, Isola Tiberina - Gemelli Isola Hospital, Rome (Italy)

Keywords:

aesthetic medicine , aesthetic medical doctor , social media, body positivity, cosmetic dermatology

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4. Oregi P, et al. Ethics and responsibilities of social media use by plastic surgeons. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024; 48(3):530-542.

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Published

22-12-2025

How to Cite

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Cuccarese M, Trocchi G, Bartoletti E. Social Media-driven democratization of aesthetic medicine versus the proliferation of misinformation. Aesthetic Medicine [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 22 [cited 2026 Jan. 22];11(4):16918. Available from: https://mail.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/aestheticmedicine/article/view/16918

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