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[Esthetic surgery and psychological rupture states]
Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Cosmetic surgery can lead to severe psychological distress, including depression or aggression, in some patients. Key factors include poor information, unmet expectations, and negative comments from healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Plastic Surgery
Context:
- Patients seeking cosmetic surgery often share similar psychological profiles.
- Post-operative psychological complications can be severe and varied.
Purpose:
- To analyze the forms and onset of psychological rupture after cosmetic surgery.
- To identify predisposing factors contributing to negative psychological outcomes.
Summary:
- Explores the psychological impact of cosmetic surgery, detailing manifestations like depression and aggression.
- Identifies four critical predisposing factors: inadequate patient information, discrepancy between expected and actual results, strained patient-surgeon relationships, and destabilizing comments from peers.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of addressing psychological well-being in cosmetic surgery patients.
- Informs surgeons and healthcare professionals about potential risks and contributing factors to patient distress.