Psychological assessment prior to cosmetic procedures: Brief report on a pilot study

Paraskeva, Nicole

Abstract

An increasing number of people are seeking cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearance; however, while the majority of patients are satisfied with the outcome of aesthetic surgery, some are dissatisfied despite achieving a positive technical outcome. Research examining the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing cosmetic surgery is currently lacking, but it is possible that a significant number of patients may experience depression, anxiety and doubts post-procedure. For this reason, there is now an urgent need to better protect vulnerable patients for whom surgery may not be appropriate; one way of doing this is through the psychological screening of prospective patients seeking cosmetic surgery. A psychological screening tool has been developed for use both in preoperative consultations and to assess postoperative outcomes. This article will briefly describe the work conducted in a pilot study that aimed to examine the acceptability and feasibility of using this psychological screening tool in routine practice.

Citation

Paraskeva, N. (2013). Psychological assessment prior to cosmetic procedures: Brief report on a pilot study. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 2(2), 82-85

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2013
• Journal: Journal of Aesthetic Nursing
• Print ISSN: 2050-3717
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 82-85
• Keywords: psychological screening, cosmetic surgery, pilot study, outcomes, aesthetic, body image
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/934466
• Publisher URL: http://www.aestheticnursing.co.uk/cgi-bin/go.pl/library/article.cgi?uid=97336;article=JAN_2_2_82_85