The publication
The study is titled “Depression, Anxiety, Body Dissatisfaction, and Eating Disorders in Plastic Surgery Patients” and was published in PRS Global Open (2024), with Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani among its authors. It is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005555.
Why it is relevant
Beyond technique, this work addresses patient wellbeing: measuring depression, anxiety, body dissatisfaction and eating-disorder signals helps identify who would benefit from a psychological evaluation before surgery. It is evidence of an approach that considers the person, not only the aesthetic outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What is this study about?
The mental health of plastic surgery patients: depression, anxiety, body dissatisfaction and eating-disorder risk, to guide pre-surgical psychological evaluation.
Why does psychological evaluation matter before body-contouring surgery?
Because it helps identify signals worth addressing before operating, prioritizing patient wellbeing. This study provides data in that direction.
Where is it published?
In PRS Global Open (2024). The DOI is linked on this page.
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