In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editors Drs. Heather R. Faulkner and Jed P. Mangal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery. Understanding the psychological aspects of plastic surgery is essential in order to effectively communicate with patients and ensure their well-being. Key considerations include motivations for seeking surgery, managing expectations, addressing body image concerns, promoting emotional well-being, and providing post-operative support. Top experts in the field address these topics and many more in this timely issue.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. viii 7. Preface - p. ix 8. Psychological Motivating Factors for Seeking Plastic Surgery - p. 311 9. Personality Traits: “The Big Five” and “the Dark Triad” - p. 317 10. Addressing Personality in the Practice of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: An Overview of Borderline, Narcissistic, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Histrionic Personality Disorders - p. 325 11. Beyond the Mirror: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Emerging Dysmorphias in Aesthetic Surgery - p. 333 12. A Closer Look at Narcissism in Plastic Surgery - p. 341 13. Eating Disorders - p. 347 14. The Psychological Benefits of Plastic Surgery - p. 355 15. The Influence of Social Media on Patient Expectations in Plastic Surgery - p. 363 16. Validated Survey Tools for Pre-operative Psychological Assessment in Plastic Surgery - p. 369 17. Proceed with Caution: Pre-op and Post-op Signs for Every Plastic Surgeon to Know - p. 381 18. Cultural Ideals, Constrained Bodies: A Reflection on Beauty and Belonging - p. 391
In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editors Drs. Heather R. Faulkner and Jed P. Mangal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery. Understanding the psychological aspects of plastic surgery is essential in order to effectively communicate with patients and ensure their well-being. Key considerations include motivations for seeking surgery, managing expectations, addressing body image concerns, promoting emotional well-being, and providing post-operative support. Top experts in the field address these topics and many more in this timely issue.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. viii 7. Preface - p. ix 8. Psychological Motivating Factors for Seeking Plastic Surgery - p. 311 9. Personality Traits: “The Big Five” and “the Dark Triad” - p. 317 10. Addressing Personality in the Practice of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: An Overview of Borderline, Narcissistic, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Histrionic Personality Disorders - p. 325 11. Beyond the Mirror: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Emerging Dysmorphias in Aesthetic Surgery - p. 333 12. A Closer Look at Narcissism in Plastic Surgery - p. 341 13. Eating Disorders - p. 347 14. The Psychological Benefits of Plastic Surgery - p. 355 15. The Influence of Social Media on Patient Expectations in Plastic Surgery - p. 363 16. Validated Survey Tools for Pre-operative Psychological Assessment in Plastic Surgery - p. 369 17. Proceed with Caution: Pre-op and Post-op Signs for Every Plastic Surgeon to Know - p. 381 18. Cultural Ideals, Constrained Bodies: A Reflection on Beauty and Belonging - p. 391
