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Outcomes from psychological assessment regarding recommendations for cosmetic surgery
Stephen Kellett1, Suzanne Clarke, Pauline McGill
1Psychological Healthcare, Barnsley PCT NHS Trust, UK. stephen.kellett@barnsleypct.nhs.uk
Summary
Women seeking cosmetic surgery, particularly breast augmentation, may require psychological interventions. Lower distress levels correlated with surgery recommendations, highlighting the role of psychological assessments in cosmetic surgery care pathways.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Medical Psychology
- Cosmetic Surgery Research
Background:
- Increasing demand for cosmetic surgery strains psychological and medical services.
- Pre-surgical psychological assessments identify needs, potentially increasing psychological service costs.
- Understanding psychological outcomes is crucial for integrated patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate clinical outcomes of psychological assessments for cosmetic surgery.
- Determine the rate and range of potential outcomes from these assessments.
- Examine factors associated with specific psychological assessment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Study included 62 females seeking breast or stomach cosmetic surgery.
- Participants underwent psychological assessment including clinical interviews and self-report measures.
- Surgical goals included breast augmentation, breast reduction, and abdominoplasty.
Main Results:
- Women seeking breast augmentation were more likely to be recommended psychological treatments.
- Recommendations included pre-surgical or standalone psychological treatments.
- Lower psychological distress levels were associated with recommendations for surgery.
Conclusions:
- Psychological assessments play a role in the cosmetic surgery care pathway.
- Specific patient groups, like those seeking breast augmentation, may benefit from tailored psychological interventions.
- Further research is needed to address methodological limitations and refine assessment protocols.
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