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Body Image and Body Contouring Procedures.

David B Sarwer¹, Heather M Polonsky¹

¹From the Center for Obesity Research and Education, Temple University College of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA.

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|September 17, 2016

Summary

Body image dissatisfaction affects self-esteem and motivates appearance-enhancing behaviors like cosmetic procedures. Extreme dissatisfaction may indicate psychiatric disorders, contraindicating aesthetic treatments.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Aesthetic Medicine
Psychiatry

Background:

Body image dissatisfaction is prevalent, affecting individuals across a spectrum of body weights.
It negatively impacts self-esteem and quality of life, driving behaviors like weight loss and physical activity.
Dissatisfaction often influences decisions regarding body contouring procedures offered by aesthetic physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and aesthetic body contouring procedures.
To examine the connection between body image, body weight, and psychological factors influencing aesthetic treatment decisions.
To identify psychopathological presentations that contraindicate aesthetic surgery.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on body image dissatisfaction and its link to aesthetic procedures.

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Analysis of studies examining the psychological impact of body weight on body image.

Review of psychiatric disorders associated with extreme body image dissatisfaction.

Main Results:

Body image dissatisfaction is a common motivator for seeking body contouring procedures.
Individuals seeking these procedures often report improved body image post-treatment.
Extreme body image dissatisfaction can be a symptom of disorders like BDD, anorexia, and bulimia nervosa.

Conclusions:

Understanding the psychological aspects of body image is crucial for aesthetic practitioners.
Identifying contraindications for aesthetic procedures is essential for patient safety and ethical practice.
Further research is needed on the psychological implications of body contouring procedures.