Question 314 of 433
Do cosmetic treatments have anything to do with longevity?
The short answer
They change appearance, not aging. Their real value is in how you feel about yourself, which is not nothing.
Confidence affects whether people go out, exercise, date, and stay connected. That matters. But no injection or laser has been shown to slow the biology of aging. The danger is not vanity. It is the false sense that because you look younger, you are healthier.
The other danger is who is holding the needle. Many states allow these procedures in settings with very little physician involvement. Ask who is treating you, what their training is, where the product came from, and who handles a complication.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
INTERPRETATION — Cosmetic outcomes and systemic aging are different; appearance effects do not establish longer life.Evidence grade (draft mapping)JClinical judgment / author synthesisPart 21, Q314 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.