Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery (Volume 52-3)

This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery focuses on the psychological aspects of plastic surgery, covering the motivations behind seeking surgery, the management of patient expectations, and the addressing of body image concerns. It also examines the promotion of emotional well-being and the provision of post-operative support, all of which are essential for effective patient communication and care.

Edited by experts in the field, the volume presents 11 practice-oriented topics, including psychological motivating factors, an overview of personality disorders for plastic surgeons, the psychological benefits of plastic surgery, and the influence of social media on patient expectations. It also includes guidance on pre- and post-operative signs that every plastic surgeon should recognize.

Published in 2025 as part of The Clinics: Surgery series, this first edition provides in-depth clinical reviews that synthesize the latest research and practice guidelines. The content is designed to offer actionable insights for clinical practice, with authors distilling current knowledge into clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Key Features

Highlights

• Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics 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
• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on psychological aspects of plastic surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field