Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder in rhinoplasty candidates: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a prevalent mental disorder, particularly in those seeking plastic surgery, leading to unnecessary surgeries and postsurgical dissatisfaction. Among the plastic surgeries, rhinoplasty is the most commonly sought, yet the data on prevalence of BDD among the candidates of rhinoplasty is limited. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of BDD in rhinoplasty candidates.

Methods

The online libraries of Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, Research Square, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched up to August 2022. Statistical analyses were performed using STATA software (v. 16). The heterogeneity was determined using the I ² statistic, and an overall estimate

SUBMITTER: Nabavizadeh SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10435832 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature