The effects of cosmetic surgery on body image, self-esteem, and psychological problems

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Volumn 62, Issue 10, 2009, Pages 1238-1244

  von Soest, T ^a   Kvalem, I L ^c   Roald, H E ^b   Skolleborg, K C ^b  

^a NORWEGIAN SOCIAL RESEARCH NOVA   (Norway)

^b Department of Plastic and ENT Surgery   (Norway)

^c UNIVERSITY OF OSLO   (Norway)

Author keywords

Abdominoplasty; Breast augmentation; Breast reduction; Cosmetic surgery; Mental health; Psychological effects

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; BODY IMAGE; CONTROLLED STUDY; ESTHETIC SURGERY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MENTAL DISEASE; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PLASTIC SURGERY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PSYCHOLOGIC ASSESSMENT; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; QUESTIONNAIRE; SELF ESTEEM; SURGICAL PATIENT;

ADULT; AGED; BODY IMAGE; FEMALE; HUMANS; MENTAL DISORDERS; MIDDLE AGED; PATIENT SATISFACTION; QUESTIONNAIRES; RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES; SELF CONCEPT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 70149115967     PISSN: 17486815     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2007.12.093     Document Type: Article

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