Validated Survey Tools for Pre-operative Psychological Assessment in Plastic Surgery

Psychological assessment in plastic and reconstructive surgery is gaining recognition, prompting interest in preoperative screening. Surgeons face challenges in integrating these evaluations due to time constraints and unfamiliarity with psychological measures. Patient-reported outcome measures, such as BREAST-Q, FACE-Q, and BODY-Q, assess quality of life and satisfaction in surgical patients. Studies indicate high rates of psychological disorders among cosmetic surgery patients, highlighting the need for screening. Some guidelines, like those from the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, recommend preoperative screening for conditions like body dysmorphic disorder. Increased awareness of validated psychological tools can enhance holistic patient care.