Aesthetic Medicine Procedures in Cancer Survivors – A Literature Review

Background: Advances in oncology have significantly increased long-term survival rates, creating a growing need to manage persistent physical and psychosocial consequences of treatment in cancer survivors, including scarring, alopecia, pigmentation changes, and tissue damage. Objective: To systematically review literature on aesthetic medicine procedures in cancer survivors, evaluating therapeutic potential, safety, and clinical implications. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library (January 2000 – March 2025). Keywords included “cancer survivor,” “aesthetic medicine,” “botulinum toxin,” “fillers,” “platelet-rich plasma,” and “laser therapy.” Eligible studies included clinical trials, cohort studies, case series, and reviews reporting outcomes of aesthetic interventions in oncology patients. Two independent reviewers screened 356 records; 34 studies were included. Quality assessment used GRADE and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results: Interventions included botulinum toxin (n=8), fillers (n=9), platelet-rich plasma (n=6), laser therapy (n=7), and scalp cooling (n=4). Procedures were generally safe, with mild and transient adverse events, and were associated with improvements in quality of life, self-image, and functional recovery. Conclusions: Aesthetic medicine procedures can be a valuable adjunct in survivorship care. Multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based protocols are recommended.