Esthetic plastic surgery and (in) satisfaction index: a current view

Autor: Fernanda Dias Coelho, Pedro Henrique Berbert de Carvalho, Santiago Tavares Paes, Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira
Jazyk: English<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, Vol 32, Iss 01, Pp 135-140 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1983-5175
2177-1235
DOI: 10.5935/2177-1235.2017RBCP0019
Popis: The aim of this study was to conduct a literature review of studies related to esthetic plastic surgery. Thus, studies conducted on this topic were searched. The searches were performed on the Scopus, PubMed, and Medline databases. The following keywords were used: "cosmetic surgery," "body dysmorphic disorder," and "eating disorders." The data were summarized in three topics: "profile of patients and motivational aspects," "plastic surgery and body dysmorphic disorder," and "plastic surgery and eating disorders." We conclude that the main reason for undergoing esthetic plastic surgery is dissatisfaction with the body . In addition, body dysmorphic disorder has a high prevalence in these individuals. Moreover, even after the completion of the surgery, these individuals are still dissatisfied with their bodies . The most common plastic surgeries among patients with eating disorders are silicone breast implantation and liposuction of the abdomen. From the literature review, we can perceive the need for health care professionals to have access to information regarding this group of individuals.
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