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Effect of lower blepharoplasty on self-esteem
Giovanni André Pires Viana1, Midori Hentona Osaki, Mauro Nishi
1Oculoplastic Surgery Service, Vision Institute, São Paulo, Brazil. info@cliniplast.com
Summary
Lower blepharoplasty significantly improved patient self-esteem. This cosmetic surgery enhanced self-worth, with 62% of patients showing improvement six months post-procedure.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Cosmetic surgery's benefits lack objective quantification.
- Patient needs extend beyond physical outcomes.
- Limited data exist on cosmetic procedures' impact on self-esteem.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively assess long-term self-esteem changes after lower blepharoplasty.
- To quantify the psychological benefits of cosmetic eyelid surgery.
Main Methods:
- Compared self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) in 50 blepharoplasty patients versus 25 controls.
- Assessed self-esteem preoperatively and at 6-month intervals postoperatively.
- Utilized Wilcoxon test for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Self-esteem scores improved significantly from 5.1+/-4.1 preoperatively to 3.6+/-3.5 at 6 months (p=.001).
- Sixty-two percent (31 subjects) reported enhanced self-esteem post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Lower blepharoplasty leads to significant self-esteem improvement.
- The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale effectively measures psychological benefits at 6-month follow-up.
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