The psychological impact of aesthetic procedures on the young patient
The psychological impact of aesthetic procedures on the young patient

Summary/Abstract: The field of aesthetic medicine is a trend in modern medicine and nowadays patients not only want to be healthy, they also want to enjoy life, be fit and minimize the effects of physiological aging. Societal acceptance of aesthetic procedures is increasing and desire to improve the external appearance may be related to the extensive media coverage which basically increases the considered benefits. Young patients should understand that results of surgical aesthetical procedures may lead to permanent change. A complete assessment of reason why the young patient wishes to have the procedure, and what difference the patient thinks it will make to his/her life, should be undertaken. Poor psychological outcomes are possible and unrealistic expectations may should warn the doctor against procedure until the patient is emotionally mature and may need a psychological referral in order to maintain the psychosocial health and improve the quality of life.

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