Complementary and integrative treatments: facial cosmetic enhancement.

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2013

Abstract

Complementary and integrative medicine is particularly popular among patients undergoing facial cosmetic enhancement. This article reviews the efficacy of the most commonly practiced integrative therapies among this surgical population, with a focus on the most current literature regarding the application or potential for application of these treatments to benefit patients undergoing facial aesthetic surgery. Adverse effects of the most popular herbal and dietary supplements are also reviewed. Finally, the potential for interaction among integrative treatments as well as with conventional pharmacologic therapy is discussed.

Volume

46

Issue

3

First Page

461

Last Page

483

ISSN

1557-8259

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

23764822

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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