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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a somatoform disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance.
  • BDD can lead to worsened symptoms after aesthetic surgery, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis.
  • Screening for BDD is essential to determine patient suitability for plastic-aesthetic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and assess screening instruments for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
  • To evaluate the suitability of identified screening tools for use in plastic surgery settings.
  • To determine the positive predictive value of screening instruments for BDD.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted using German and English-language databases.
  • Screening instruments for BDD were identified and their development and validation processes were assessed.
  • The evaluation focused on instruments applicable in cosmetic and plastic surgery contexts.

Main Results:

  • Six screening instruments for BDD were identified.
  • Only the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire Dermatology Version (BDDQ-DV) and Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) were evaluated in a cosmetic setting.
  • The DCQ was the only instrument to measure the influence of BDD on subjective outcomes post-plastic-aesthetic procedures.

Conclusions:

  • There is a limited availability of validated BDD screening instruments for plastic surgery, despite a 2.4% prevalence.
  • The BDDQ-DV and DCQ are currently the most suitable screening tools for BDD in this population.
  • Further research is required to develop improved screening methods for BDD in plastic surgery patients and assess treatment outcomes.