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Psychiatric issues in cosmetic plastic surgery.

William Leif Ericksen¹, Stephen Bates Billick

¹Wle4@cornell.edu

The Psychiatric Quarterly

|January 19, 2012

Summary

Patient satisfaction in cosmetic surgery hinges on realistic expectations and psychological well-being. Identifying psychiatric conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disorder pre-operatively is crucial for successful outcomes and patient happiness.

Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Psychiatry
Psychology

Background:

Cosmetic surgery aims to enhance patient self-esteem and confidence, with success typically measured by post-operative satisfaction.
Pre-operative patient education regarding risks, benefits, limitations, and expected results is vital for optimizing satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify psychiatric conditions that may impede patient satisfaction following cosmetic surgery.
To familiarize readers with conditions such as minimal defect/Body Dysmorphic Disorder, patients in crisis, multiple revision cases, and loss of identity.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on patient satisfaction in cosmetic surgery.
Analysis of case examples illustrating specific psychiatric conditions.
Discussion of pre-operative evaluation focusing on patient motivation, goals, and understanding of procedure implications.

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Main Results:

Patients motivated by aligning appearance with body image tend to report higher satisfaction.
Certain psychiatric conditions can preclude satisfaction regardless of aesthetic results.
Pre-operative screening can identify patients at risk for dissatisfaction.

Conclusions:

Thorough patient evaluation, including psychological screening, is essential for plastic surgeons to determine suitability for cosmetic procedures.
Awareness of specific psychiatric conditions is necessary for both plastic surgeons and referring psychiatrists to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.