Psychological Aspects of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: Clinical, Empirical and Ethical Perspectives
Written by leading psychologists, psychiatrists, and plastic surgeons, this volume provides a thorough understanding of the psychological issues involved in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. The book examines the relationships among physical appearance, body image, and psychosocial functioning, reviews the literature on the psychological functioning of plastic surgical patients, and offers clinically effective recommendations on psychological assessment and care of specific patient groups.
Major sections detail the psychological issues surrounding specific disfigurements and reconstructive procedures and cosmetic surgery of the face and body. These chapters include brief questionnaires for psychological assessment of patients. Concluding chapters discuss bioethical, professional, and legal issues.
A Brilliant Resource,
While doing research on psychological issues relating to cosmetic surgery, I frequently noted Dr. David Sarwer’s name as the author of relevant journal articles. I was impressed by his perceptions, and eventually contacted him at the University of Pa. Medical School to ask if he would be willing to review my research. He was my guiding light to this book, which served as an invaluable resource for me. Highly readable, informative and insightful, its essays brought so much into sharp focus. The additional perceptions I gained from the articles therein enabled me to integrate the results of many of its studies into a new book – a book written by a woman about women’s experiences with this often highly charged, emotional event.
Lois W. Stern
SEX, LIES AND COSMETIC SURGERY
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