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Invited Response on: Body Dysmorphic Disorder: There is an "Ideal" Strategy?
Maria José Azevedo De Brito1,2, Fabio Xerfan Nahas3, Miguel Sabino Neto3
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, UNIFESP, Rua Botucatu 740, 2o. andar, São Paulo, SP, CEP 04023-062, Brazil. mjbrito@infinitetrans.com.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|May 30, 2019
Summary
Detecting body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is crucial for cosmetic surgery. Mild-to-moderate BDD may not exclude patients, but requires specialized planning for successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychology
Background:
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is highly relevant to cosmetic treatments.
- Patients with BDD often have unrealistic expectations for plastic surgery outcomes.
- Identifying BDD symptoms during patient screening is essential for managing expectations and ensuring satisfaction.