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Aesthetic Plast Surg February 2020 PMID 31637500

Cosmetic Surgery and Self-esteem in South Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Sanghoo Yoon, Young A Kim

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Peak: 2 in Jul 2022
across 3 sources since Mar 2020

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279,481
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7,700

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Mar 2020 – Dec 2025

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The comments reflect a strong interest in the psychological and societal aspects of cosmetic surgery, exemplified by recommendations for video essays on beauty standards in K-pop and references to the research's methodological rigor. The tone indicates that the publication resonates with ongoing debates about body image, but most posts are more supportive or reflective rather than deeply analytical, contributing to a moderate perceived impact.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance and relevance of the article, with some expressing agreement with its findings or implications.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of cosmetic surgery and self-esteem in South Korea clearly captures high interest, as reflected by enthusiastic recommendations for related video essays and the focus on societal impacts.

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Posts demonstrate moderate engagement by referencing specific articles, highlighting the study's methodological aspects or societal relevance, though most do not delve deeply into critique or detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective discussions suggest that the publication influences perceptions around body image and cosmetic surgery, but the overall impact on broader social attitudes appears moderate, not transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis explores the relationship between cosmetic surgery and self-esteem among people in South Korea, highlighting a rapid increase in cosmetic procedures and related research.
  • The study analyzed 16 papers, mainly involving women, teenagers, and adults, using various variables such as appearance management, societal attitudes, body satisfaction, BMI, and stress, with effect sizes showing that some factors like body satisfaction and cosmetic surgery intentions have moderate influence on self-esteem.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that certain psychological and sociocultural factors are linked to self-esteem in individuals undergoing cosmetic surgery, providing a foundation for strategies to reduce potential negative effects associated with cosmetic enhancements.
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If anyone else loves video essays as much as I do and would like to listen to a well put together discussion on body image and beauty standards in kpop, I highly recommend this https://t.co/KOWTVqYRMM

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Springer Medicine Journals
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8. Cosmetic Surgery and Self-esteem in South Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 2020. Sanghoo Yoon et al. https://t.co/yjVklXI6Nr

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body image and kpop: the bad, the ugly and the even uglier https://t.co/GE9ZBGZOdK via @YouTube

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@JongPcha6482 @qweenbeeval Cosmetic Surgery and Self-esteem in South Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PMC https://t.co/weNWwXCjpk

Dec 5, 2025 · 364 followers View post →
Артем Єсьман
@ArtemYesman · X

Статті для прикладу (насправді я просто таким чином зберігаю собі посилання): Опитування ІSAPS: https://t.co/y1WKpUq9CJ https://t.co/OMbrwvUnLw Які категорії звертаються: https://t.co/xurPfAce5Q https://t.co/1fT3zsVNdw https://t.co/bajXuyQuEl https://t.co/590YC0hKCA

Oct 20, 2025 · 26 likes · 1,457 followers View post →
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@AW_898 @Odaelah @medusalaugh دراسة صارت على يد باحثيين كوريين، واستخدموا فيها منهجية ال Meta analysis اللي تعتبر على الصعيد الاكاديمي والبحثي اعلى مستويات البحث والتحليل https://t.co/wjbfXZdtmp

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love 2
@HlGHEELS · X

body image and kpop: the bad, the ugly and the even uglier https://t.co/GE9ZBGZOdK via @YouTube

Aug 6, 2022 · 430 followers View post →
specKs
@specKsxmusic · X

If anyone else loves video essays as much as I do and would like to listen to a well put together discussion on body image and beauty standards in kpop, I highly recommend this https://t.co/KOWTVqYRMM

Jul 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 139 followers View post →
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@myu_stone Yoon, S., & Kim, Y. A. (2020). Cosmetic Surgery and Self-esteem in South Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthetic plastic surgery, 44(1), 229–238. https://t.co/RdiLrWlo0q

May 18, 2021 · 112 followers View post →
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal
@aps_journal · X

8. Cosmetic Surgery and Self-esteem in South Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 2020. Sanghoo Yoon et al. https://t.co/yjVklXI6Nr

Jan 20, 2021 · 1,180 followers View post →
Springer Medicine Journals
@ClinMedJournals · X

New in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Cosmetic Surgery and Self-esteem in South Korea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Read now for free at: https://t.co/JDJLWt4lL5

Mar 4, 2020 · 9,093 followers View post →
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