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Garyfalia Lekakis1,2, Mark Constantian3,4, Sam P Most5
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.
Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS
|September 13, 2022
Summary
This study explores psychological factors in rhinoplasty candidates. It aims to identify patients at risk for poor outcomes and discusses the link between childhood trauma, body shame, and dissatisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Plastic Surgery
- Patient Selection
Background:
- Lack of consensus guidelines for assessing rhinoplasty candidates.
- Emerging perspectives from key opinion leaders on patient selection.
- Need for improved preoperative evaluation tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review current literature on rhinoplasty candidate psychology.
- Identify knowledge gaps in patient selection.
- Introduce new tools for preoperative consultation.
- Determine risk factors for poor surgical outcomes.
- Explore the connection between childhood trauma, body shame, and postoperative dissatisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of psychological assessments for rhinoplasty.
- Discussion of new tools for preoperative consultations.
- Analysis of risk factors for adverse outcomes.
- Exploration of trauma-informed approaches in plastic surgery.
Main Results:
- Identification of specific psychological profiles associated with higher risk.
- Correlation between childhood trauma, body dysmorphia, and dissatisfaction.
- Proposed new methods for risk stratification in rhinoplasty candidates.
Conclusions:
- The psychological assessment of rhinoplasty candidates requires further refinement.
- Childhood trauma significantly impacts body image and surgical outcomes.
- Implementing new consultation tools can improve patient selection and outcomes.
