- Anxiety around the time of surgery
- Disguising the effects of surgery
- Do patients talk about facelift?
- Eating disorders and bulimia
- Eating disorders in men
- Family and friends may not be supportive of cosmetic surgery
- Interpersonal relations at the time of cosmetic surgery
- Lack of support from loved ones at the time of cosmetic plastic surgery
- Satisfaction after cosmetic surgery
The emotional aspects of cosmetic surgery are well known. Most plastic surgeons will evaluate patients for emotional problems before surgery.
It is important that you let your surgeon know if you are taking medications for depressions, anxiety or any other psychotropic medicine. If you are in counseling or psychotherapy, tell your surgeon, who may want to coordinate your care with your therapist.
Venus Envy: A History of Cosmetic Surgery
Elizabeth Haiken
