Characteristics of the psychoemotional state of patients in need of plastic surgery

Abstract

   The results of assessment of the psychoemotional state of patients who consulted a plastic surgeon concerning aesthetic operations in the maxillo-facial region (MF) (ear, nose, blepharoplasty, facelift, etc.) are presented. It has been established, inflammatory and oncological diseases of the face cause the highest situational and personal anxiety, while the general level of anxiety is the lowest among the patients dissatisfied with their appearance. At the same time, a close connection of emotional, characterological and behavioral reactions with a person's appearance caused by congenital and acquired facial defects and deformations was determined. For aesthetic surgery patients, the risk factors for the development of a mental disorder are: more often female, lack of marital relations, chronic traumatic situation, longterm and ineffective surgical treatment, mental disorders in the past, low level of meaningfulness of life, etc. It was noted that most of the patients applied for elimination of cosmetic defects by clinical and aesthetical causes. In this regard, the participation of a psychologist and psychiatrist is essential in deciding the appropriateness of cosmetic surgery as well as in conducting psychotherapeutic preparation of patients for surgery.