Are Surgeons Supposed to Psychologically Evaluate Their Possible Patients?
asked 1 year ago by 4838anon
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: nose, mental illness
I had a rhinoplasty done cause i kinda didn't like my nose, but now i realize i didn't need the surgery (of course no one needs cosmetic surgery, but i felt like i wouldn't be my happiest without it). my old nose was just fine, and now im depressed every second everyday because my new nose looks worse than my original and is asymmetric thanks to my awful surgeon. I feel this all could have been avoided if he had done a psychological evaluation first. he must have just wanted my money.
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Plastic Surgeons do NOT do Psychological Profiles on everyone of their Patients
Regarding: "I had a rhinoplasty done cause i kinda didn't like my nose, but now i realize i didn't need the surgery (of course no one needs cosmetic surgery, but i felt like i wouldn't be my happiest without it). my old nose was just fine, and now im depressed every second everyday because my new nose looks worse than my original and is asymmetric thanks to my awful surgeon. I feel this all could have been avoided if he had done a psychological evaluation first. he must...
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Psychological evaluation for body dysmorphic disorder or unreasonable expectations
The vast majority of our patients would be insulted if we demanded a psychological evaluation. It sounds as if you are taking no personal responsibility for the decision. If you are of sound mind, in this country, then your informed consent to proceed with surgery is generally considered reason to proceed. However, that having been said, when "red flags" arise, and it appears that a person is being unreasonable in expectations or may suffer from Body dysmorphic disorder, then a...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon