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Patient selection in facial plastic surgery.

Jonathan M Sykes¹

¹Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Davis Medical Center, University of California, 2521 Stockton Boulevard, Suite 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. jonathan.sykes@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

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Summary

Surgeon attention to cosmetic surgery patients

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Psychology

Background:

Cosmetic surgery outcomes depend on patient selection and postoperative care.
Psychological factors significantly influence patient satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the critical role of preoperative and postoperative psychological support in cosmetic surgery.
To highlight the surgeon's responsibility in evaluating patient suitability and managing expectations.

Main Methods:

Review of surgical patient interaction protocols.
Discussion of psychological assessment in cosmetic surgery candidates.
Perspective on managing the perioperative healing process.

Main Results:

Meticulous attention to patients' psychologic needs is crucial for satisfaction.

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Evaluating a patient's inner strength and coping abilities is essential.

Surgeons must possess the strength to refuse surgery when indicated.

Conclusions:

The psychological aspect of cosmetic surgery care is as vital as the procedure itself.
Comprehensive patient evaluation, encompassing psychological resilience, optimizes surgical outcomes.
Ethical surgical practice includes judicious patient selection and refusal of inappropriate cases.