Using Facial Recognition Tools for Health Assessment

Abstract

T he analysis of facial features has long been an object of interest and discussion in the scientific community (

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“…There is also a thought-provoking grounded theory study by Jalili et al (2021) that discusses factors involved in the decision of Iranian men to undergo rhinoplasty, an article by Varga (2021) that identifies methods for providing optimal rejuvenation to the jawline and perioral area using neuromodulators and dermal fillers, a fascinating study by Kumbasar et al (2021) about monitoring breast reconstruction flaps using near-infrared spectroscopy tissue oximetry, and a comprehensive discussion by Boczar et al (2021) about the ways a facial recognition tool can be used to perform a health assessment and the clinical, ethical, and legal issues associated with its use. Also included in this issue are two interesting reconstruction department-specific articles.…”