Authoritative Citations for Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

1.Liposuction

• Mayo Clinic Reference: Mayo Clinic's liposuction overview describes indications, safety, and results for body contouring.

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/liposuction/about/pac-20384586

• NIH Reference: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5681335/

2.Rhinoplasty

• Mayo Clinic Reference: Mayo Clinic covers rhinoplasty for improvement in function and appearance, including consultation and procedure details.

  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/rhinoplasty/about/pac-20384532

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Reference: ASPS offers detailed information on nose reshaping procedures, recovery, and expected results.

  • https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty

• NIH Reference: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558970/

3.Gender Affirmation Surgery

• NIH Reference (Surgical Management Review): The link you provided, which details surgical procedures for gender affirmation.

  • https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5505859/

• Updated Foundational Guideline (WPATH SOC8): The globally recognized clinical standards for the health of transgender and gender-diverse people, published in 2022 and hosted by the NIH.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9553112/