The "obsessive" cosmetic surgery patient: a consideration of body image dissatisfaction and body dysmorphic disorder.
Plast Surg Nurs
; 17(4): 193-7, 209; quiz 198-9, 1997.
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| ID: mdl-9460445
ABSTRACT
"Obsessive" cosmetic surgery patients often present as "hyper-focused" on their appearance. We may best be able to understand these patients through examining their thoughts and feelings about their body image. This paper reviews the relationship between physical appearance, body image dissatisfaction, and the pursuit of cosmetic surgery. An extreme form of body image dissatisfaction, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which may characterize many "obsessive" patients, is also discussed. Recommendations for assessing patients' body image concerns include a comprehensive history as well as specific questions about appearance-related concerns.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos Somatoformes
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Cirurgia Plástica
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Imagem Corporal
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Plast Surg Nurs
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos