Changes in facial appearance alter one's sensitivity not only to the self but also to the outside world.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Changes in facial appearance due to orthognathic surgery are known to improve a patient's postoperative quality of life, however, potential changes in cognitive function are unknown. This study examined the effects of changes in facial appearance due to orthognathic surgery on the sensitivity to self and to outside objects in patients with jaw deformities.

Methods

Patients with jaw deformities (n = 22) and healthy controls (n = 30) were tested at 3 months preoperatively, at 1 month preoperatively, and at 1 month postoperatively to assess their impression of objects (positive, negative, and neutral pictures) and their evaluation of their own face and body.

Results

The results showed that changes in facial appearance improved self-evaluation a

SUBMITTER: Honma M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420145 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature