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[Scars from Nonsuicidal Self-Injury - What Plastic Surgery Can Do]
Eva Köllensperger1, Clara Walter1, Günter Germann1
1ETHIANUM - Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, Ästhetik und Rekonstruktion, Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Handchirurgie, Orthopädie und Präventive Medizin, Heidelberg, Deutschland.
Zeitschrift Fur Kinder- Und Jugendpsychiatrie Und Psychotherapie
|January 13, 2022
Summary
Plastic surgery can effectively treat scars from nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), reducing patient stigmatization and improving quality of life. Early information about surgical options empowers individuals seeking esthetic improvements and destigmatization.
Area of Science:
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) often results in characteristic scars.
- These scars can lead to significant patient stigmatization and reduced quality of life.
- Patients express a high interest in scar correction, but awareness of surgical options is limited.
Purpose:
- To analyze the effectiveness of plastic surgery in treating NSSI scars.
- To understand patient motivations for seeking scar correction.
- To evaluate surgical interventions for destigmatization and esthetic improvement.
Summary:
- A 5-year study analyzed 600 patients with NSSI scars seeking treatment.
- Stigmatization (57%) and clothing limitations (18%) were primary motivations for seeking correction.
- Procedures included 358 dermabrasions, 55 serial excisions, and other surgical interventions.
Impact:
- Plastic surgery offers viable solutions for reducing stigmatization associated with NSSI scars.
- Informing patients about surgical choices is crucial for their well-being.
- Interventions can improve patients' daily routines and overall quality of life.
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