Body Dysmorphic Disorder - 22/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.fsc.2007.11.012
Kevin H. Ende, MD a, b, c, David L. Lewis, MD b, c, Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD c, ⁎ 
a Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
b Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
c Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Medical Clinic, 3324 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
Body dysmorphic disorder occurs in 1% of the general population, rising to 6 to 16 times higher in patients presenting to plastic surgery clinics. This article discusses ways to identify patients who have body dysmorphic disorder and options for treating these patients, whether or not to perform cosmetic surgery, and when to refer for psychologic or psychiatric counseling.
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Vol 16 - N° 2
P. 217-223 - mai 2008 Retour au numéro
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