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Considerations in male aging face consultation: psychologic aspects
Steven M Daines1, Steven R Mobley1
1University of Utah School of Medicine, Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 50 N. Medical Drive, 3C120, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.
Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
|July 16, 2008
Summary
Cosmetic surgeons should screen male patients for mental health conditions like body dysmorphic disorder. Identifying psychological issues ensures patients are suitable for surgery, preventing adverse outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychology
Background:
- Historically, male cosmetic surgery patients were considered highly psychopathological.
- Recent research challenges this long-held belief.
- However, careful screening remains crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of psychiatric assessment in male aging face consultations.
- To identify patients with untreated psychiatric conditions unsuitable for surgery.
- To highlight Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) as a key condition to screen for.
Main Methods:
- Conducting focused psychiatric assessments during consultations.
- Taking detailed psychiatric histories.
- Recognizing the spectrum of psychiatric diseases, including BDD.
Main Results:
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) has a higher prevalence in the cosmetic surgery population.
- Focused psychiatric history can identify patients with untreated pathology.
- Some patients are not psychologically appropriate for cosmetic surgery.
Conclusions:
- Cosmetic surgeons must perform focused psychiatric assessments for male patients.
- Identifying patients with untreated psychiatric conditions is essential for surgical candidacy.
- Patients with significant psychiatric pathology may benefit more from mental health consultation.
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