Cosmetic surgery is all around us, but is the “choice” to get cosmetic surgery ever really a choice?

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Informed Consent | AMA-Code

Medical Ethics in Plastic Surgery: A Mini Review - PMC

Persuasive advertising, autonomy, and the creation of desire

The Ethics and Responsibilities of Social Media Usage by Plastic Surgeons: A Literature Review | Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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