Hwang K ⚠ 동명이인 가능성

Aesthetic surgery is commonly framed as a technical modification of anatomic structures. Yet patients rarely seek surgery for tissue alone; they seek transformation within a visual and social field. Drawing on the philosophy of Maurice Merl…

The ethical implications of promoting cosmetic surgery as a means to "fix" aging raise significant concerns, particularly regarding the medicalization of aging and the reinforcement of ageist narratives. Presenting aging as a condition requ…

Aging is an inevitable process, yet society often perceives it as an adversary. Christoph Ransmayr's "The Last World (Die letzte Welt, 1988)" provides a vivid exploration of aging's grotesque transformations, serving as a profound lens for …

This paper explores the evolving efforts to quantify beauty, tracing its path from mythological ideals to modern algorithms. Inspired by the legendary face of Helen of Troy-the mortal echo of Aphrodite-whose beauty "launched a thousand ship…

This study explores a rare double-head vase from 6th-century BCE Akanthos, featuring 2 contrasting profiles-a pale-skinned Greek woman and a dark-skinned male with exaggerated features-each accompanied by a kalos inscription. While the insc…

The mask has long served as a metaphor for transformation, concealment, and revelation across literature, performance, and medicine. This essay explores the symbolic and literal dimensions of masks through a comparative analysis of Lee Cheo…

The author explored the continuum between 2 transformative concepts; metamorphosis and anamorphosis, and their relevance in plastic surgery, cosmetology, and body modification. Metamorphosis involves deep, structural change, evoking profoun…

This editorial draws an unconventional yet insightful comparison between 2 historical beauty practices-classic Hollywood actresses' facial manipulation techniques and the grooming habits of Joseon Dynasty noblemen-through the lens of modern…

I infer characteristics about the morphology of Nestor, the wise and seasoned warrior from The Iliad and The Odyssey, and develop treatment plans for a man who is aging gracefully and with dignity. Nestor might have lived beyond 100 years, …

The aim of this study is to capture the enduring fascination with youth and transformation. These themes, epitomized by the myth of Medea, resonate in the context of modern plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancements. Book 7 of Metamorphosis …

The aim of this paper is to review portraits from the Renaissance to the Romantic eras, created before the invention of photography, and to discuss their usefulness to plastic surgeons. Before photography and film were invented, portraits p…

In this paper, the authors aim to explore the reasons behind human makeup from both medical and literary perspectives. In a PubMed search for "makeup and cosmetics," 509 titles were identified. Of these, 64 abstracts were reviewed, and ulti…

The aim of this study was to analyze "The House of the Sleeping Beauties" (れる) by Yasunari Kawabata from the perspectives of plastic surgery, and psychiatry/psychology. The central theme of the novel focuses on aging, desire, and the human …

The aim of this review is to explore the reasons behind the prevalence of cosmetic surgery in Korea from the viewpoint of "basic values." In societies characterized by high levels of prejudice, the hierarchy of values from highest to lowest…

The aim of this study is to analyze the transformation of aged women into yokai in Japanese literature, examining this metamorphosis from the perspectives of plastic surgery and gerontophobia. The Noh play " Adachigahara " explores the tran…

The aim of this paper was to compare the perspectives of anatomists, plastic surgeons, and philosophers on wrinkles and folds. Anatomists focus on the functional and structural aspects of wrinkles and folds, considering them biological phen…

Metamorphosis is a rare theme in Hebrew tradition, yet the transformation of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 offers profound insights into themes of humility, redemption, and renewal. This study explores Nebuchadnezzar's beastly transformat…

The Northern Renaissance motif of Weibermacht-the "power of woman"-depicted female beauty as a destabilizing force capable of undermining male authority, intellect, and divine order. These visual allegories, featuring figures such as Phylli…

This paper explores the ethical, aesthetic, and technical dimensions of plastic surgery through the lens of classic ideals. Drawing from ancient Greek concepts- kalokagathia (the unity of beauty and moral goodness) and kanon (the mathematic…

This paper reviews the elements and infection mechanisms of bioterrorism, assess North Korea's capability for biological warfare, and propose strategies for South Korea to counter potential bioterrorist threats from the North. The four crit…

In medicine, dogmas are subject to evolution and refinement as new research and technologies emerge. The aim of this study was to search for dogmas which were challenged and potentially revised in the plastic surgery field. A search on PubM…

The aim of this study was to analyze perceptions of nasal profiles and the origins of augmentation rhinoplasty in Korea during the Japanese colonial era. Through ( www.google.com ) and ( www.naver.com ), the archives of newspapers and magaz…

This study aims to identify criticisms of rejuvenation and cosmetic surgery through an analysis of "Dr Heidegger's Experiment" (1837), written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Dr Heidegger an eccentric, aged scientist, invites 4 elderly friends to b…

The aim of this study is to analyze the process of metamorphosis of a tall and ugly woman through plastic surgery as depicted in The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1983) of Fay Weldon. The process of plastic surgeries and the psychology of …

This paper introduces my personal perspective on anatomic structures for reduction malarplasty, mandibular contouring surgery, and masseter muscle resection. The zygomaticofacial nerve innervates a rectangular area, and each side measures 1…

[OBJECTIVE] Patients with overactive bladder (OAB) refractory to first- and second-line therapy may pursue third-line therapies, including intradetrusor onabotulinum toxin-A (BTX), peripheral tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS), and sacral neur…

The aim of this study was to report the results of a training workshop on assembling facial muscles in a skull model, with a focus on the depth and intermingling of the muscles.A commercially available model with facial and masticatory musc…