[Graphology in the psychological approach of candidates for esthetic surgery. Report of 45 cases]

45 patients considering cosmetic surgery underwent two graphological tests; the first prior to their operation, the second approximately six months afterwards. The results of these tests show that the patients have a number of elements in common depending on the type of operation performed and reveal several psychological aspects specific to subjects likely to envisage cosmetic surgery. However, the second graphological analysis showed no significant changes in any of the patients. The tests are simple and easily accepted by prospective subjects and enable a better psychological approach between patient and practicians.