Background: Knowing what influences people to pursue cosmetic surgery can aid current and aspiring cosmetic surgeons as they develop their techniques and enhance their market practice. This study aimed to evaluate Saudi adults’ perceptions of cosmetic surgery using the three subscales of the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale, namely Social, Consider, and Intrapersonal. Methods: This cross-sectional, nationwide study involved members of the public from all provinces of Saudi Arabia. The inclusion criteria were being a Saudi resident over 18 years old and consenting to participate; those who did not meet the criteria were excluded. The study was implemented between October 25 and December 16, 2022. The electronic survey was composed of a demographic characteristics section and a previously constructed questionnaire modified for Arabic speakers to assess the population’s perceptions of cosmetic surgery. Statistical analysis was conducted using the SPSS 22 statistical package. Results: Of the 8006 Saudi adults who participated in the study, 5551 (69.3%) were women, and 2245 (30.7%) were men. We found that intrapersonal factors were the primary motivator, followed by factors addressed by the Consider and Social subscales. However, attitudes differed by gender, age, and other demographic characteristics: men and younger individuals (18–29) showed the lowest score for likelihood to pursue cosmetic surgery, whereas women and older individuals (40–50) ranked the highest on total scale scores. Overall, the Saudi adult population showed diminished perceptions of cosmetic surgery nationwide. Conclusion: The results confirmed the authors’ hypothesis that there is a diminished perception of cosmetic surgery among adults in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common hand condition that occurs when a tendon or its sheath becomes swollen, inflamed, or degenerated, leading to pain, difficulty with movement, and sometimes a clicking sensation. Steroid injection is the first-line treatment, typically administered as a peritendinous or intrasheath injection. Subcutaneous injections are less commonly used; although they are simpler and generally less painful, they are infrequently performed due to limited supporting literature. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 79 patients (120 affected fingers) treated with subcutaneous Kenacort injection at Prince Sultan Military Medical City between 2021 and 2025. Patients with prior surgical release were excluded, and data on demographics such as age, sex, and occupation, clinical presentation, and outcomes were collected from electronic medical records. Results: Patients were followed up for a median of 7.5 months (range, 3–41 mo). Among the 79 patients, 57.5% achieved complete resolution, 25.0% had partial improvement, and 17.5% showed no improvement. The thumb (32.5%) and ring finger (24.7%) were most frequently affected, with most cases presenting at stage II; however, 25.8% of fingers eventually required surgical release despite injection therapy. Conclusions: Subcutaneous Kenacort injection is a simple, safe, and effective first-line treatment for trigger finger, achieving symptom improvement in most cases and reducing surgical need. It is practical in outpatient settings, though individualized assessment remains vital, particularly for patients with diabetes or those with more severe disease.

Adverse events following elective cosmetic surgery can raise concerns about patient safety, particularly in facilities with variable oversight of infection