Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

In this issue of <i>Clinics in Plastic Surgery</i>, guest editors Drs. Heather R. Faulkner and Jed P. Mangal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of <b>Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery</b>. Understanding the psychological aspects of plastic surgery is essential in order to effectively communicate with patients and ensure their well-being. Key considerations include motivations for seeking surgery, managing expectations, addressing body image concerns, promoting emotional well-being, and providing post-operative support. Top experts in the field address these topics and many more in this timely issue.<ul><li>Contains <b>11 relevant, practice-oriented topics</b> including psychological motivating factors for seeking plastic surgery; an overview of personality disorders for plastic surgeons; psychological benefits of plastic surgery; the influence of social media on patient expectations; proceed with caution: pre- and post-op signs for every plastic surgeon to know; and more</li><li>Provides in-depth <b>clinical reviews on psychological aspects of plastic surgery</b>, offering actionable insights for clinical practice</li><li>Presents the <b>latest information on this timely, focused topic</b> under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews</li></ul>