To Inject or to Reject? The Body Image Perception among Aesthetic Dermatology Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nowadays, aesthetic dermatology treatment has become not only physical beautification but also it can have positive effects on patients' mental health. Body dysmorphic disorder can be the reason for treatment dissatisfaction. In the general population, the prevalence of BDD is 1.9% and it is more common among cosmetic patients. The aim of this study was to conduct the most comprehensive evaluation of body image and BDD among aesthetic patients.

Methods

We recruited a group of 412 individuals, who were asked to complete 6 different on-line questionnaires concerning self-image, i.e., COPS, AAI, FAS, BAS-2, BSQ-16, and RSES.

Results

The prevalence of BDD ranged from 7.28% to 11.17%, depending on the screening tool that was used. Our research revealed that BDD

SUBMITTER: Yurtsever I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9821449 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature