What is it about?
This article helps those working in the cosmetic industry to understand how we develop a body image and why this is important to consider when assessing somebody's reasons for requesting a cosmetic procedure.
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Why is it important?
Cosmetic practitioners and surgeons need to be aware of the various factors that underlie somebody's decision to pursue cosmetic procedures.
Perspectives
My hope for this article is to provide insight and understanding of the various factors that may contribute to someone's decision to undergo cosmetic procedures. Many patients requesting cosmetic procedures are also struggling with mental health issues. These can include body dysmorphia, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. If practitioners are able to recognise mental health, it will go some way to protect those for whom cosmetic procedures may not be the most appropriate course of treatment. The hope is that it will help practitioners question their own knowledge and understanding of mental health and how it can be connected with requests for cosmetic procedures. Practitioners may also identify areas where they need additional training and or understanding.
Deborah Auer
British Psychological Society
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This page is a summary of: Understanding body image from a psychosocial stance: how this connects with patients requesting cosmetic procedures, Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, April 2020, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/joan.2020.9.3.128.
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