Procedimientos estéticos y salud mental: situación actual
ISSN
18564550
Date Issued
2024
Editor(s)
Emily Jacqueline Cajamarca Lema
Hugo Patricio Roldan Simbaña
Alejandra Elizabeth Rueda Castillo
Stefany Anahi Chantera Pilco
Débora Maricela Galeas Silva
Cristian Patricio Tumaille Moyota
Francisco Xavier Samaniego Moyano
Karen Estefanía Valdiviezo Quelal
Paul Oswaldo Vizcaino Taipe
Abstract
Mental health is an entity closely related to the perception of per-sonal image; therefore, it is logical to believe that modifications of the body image by surgical methods may impact mental health in positive or negative ways. Most findings suggest that a large part of the subjects that decide to undergo cosmetic procedures frequently have some type of mental disorder, pre-dominantly depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphic disorder.
Furthermore, it has also been found that these individuals after surgery tend to have better self-esteem and quality of life in comparison to previous to it. Never-theless, some studies suggest certain procedures may increase the risk of suicide. Although there are many risk factors for suicide and it cannot be attributed solely to an aesthetic procedure, the idea of establishing protocols for the screening for mental disorders in esthetic surgery clinics should be considered in order to assure the com-plete well-being of the patients.
Furthermore, it has also been found that these individuals after surgery tend to have better self-esteem and quality of life in comparison to previous to it. Never-theless, some studies suggest certain procedures may increase the risk of suicide. Although there are many risk factors for suicide and it cannot be attributed solely to an aesthetic procedure, the idea of establishing protocols for the screening for mental disorders in esthetic surgery clinics should be considered in order to assure the com-plete well-being of the patients.