Mental Health Awareness Essential For Plastic Surgeons, Says Dr. Harvey \"Chip\" Cole
The fact that plastic surgery can have a substantial impact on a patient's self-perception comes as no surprise...
...but recent research shows that surgery candidates are more likely to have pre- existing conditions than the general population.
Dr. Harvey \"Chip\" Cole, III, MD, FACS, highlights the increased prevalence of mental health risk factors in plastic surgery patients... ...and urges practitioners to take these recent findings into account.
The surgeon cites a series of recent studies which indicate: - an increased prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder in individuals requesting plastic surgery; - higher rates of depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Considering these findings, Dr. Cole recommends that all surgeons take into account the psychological situation of each patient when assessing their suitability for plastic surgery
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