Psychological Assessment

Paraskeva, Nicole; Rumsey, Nichola

Abstract

Although research relating to the psychology of the cosmetic surgery patient is still in its infancy, there is a consensus amongst researchers that various combinations of psychological factors play a key role in the recent increase in demand for cosmetic surgery, in the motivation of prospective patients to undergo surgery, in their expectations of outcome and in their post-operative adjustment. An appreciation of the psychological aspects of cosmetic surgery is therefore crucial and will place surgeons in a stronger position to evaluate a patient’s appropriateness for surgery. Indeed, appropriate patient selection is considered a vital part of a surgeon’s role in ensuring effective care and treatment. This chapter addresses why an understanding of psychological factors contributing to all stages of the treatment process is important to the provision of appropriate care and offers a framework for pre and post-operative assessment.

• Online Publication Date: Oct 11, 2021
• Publication Date: Oct 11, 2021
• Deposit Date: Oct 28, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 12, 2022
• Book Title: Oxford Textbook of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• ISBN: 9780199682874
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/8037695
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