Ethics and Plastic Surgery

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ethics, Plastic Surgery

Abstract

Introduction: Good appearance plays an important role in human relationships and  sometimes has been associated with professional and social success.
Objective: to contribute to the reflection on some ethical aspects related to Cosmetic Surgery.
Method: a bibliographic review was carried out that included books and a website.
Development: a review was made on appearance as an essential factor in human relationships. Good appearance has always been associated with professional and social success. Doctors can not ignore the importance it has for the biopsychosocial balance of the individual.
Conclusions: Plastic Surgery is another specialty within the Cuban Public Health System that is accessible to all patients.

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Romy Lorenzo Manzanas, Arnaldo Milian Castro University Clinical Surgical Hospital, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Specialist in Plastic Surgery and Caumatology and in Comprehensive General Medicine. Assistant Professor. Master's Degree in Infectious Diseases.

Ninecta Pérez Breña, Arnaldo Milian Castro University Clinical Surgical Hospital, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Specialist in Plastic Surgery and Caumatology and in Comprehensive General Medicine. Assistant Professor. Master's Degree in Infectious Diseases.

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Published

2025-02-15

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Lorenzo Manzanas R, Pérez Breña N. Ethics and Plastic Surgery. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2025 Feb. 15 [cited 2025 Jun. 25];19(1):e2146. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/e2146

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Vol. 19 (2025): PUBLICACIÓN CONTINUA

Section

Culture and Medicine

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