title: Concerns, motivation, and experience of orthognathic surgery patients: a retrospective study of 152 patients.
abstract: Patient perceptions and motivations for undergoing orthognathic surgery were evaluated retrospectively by a 15-item self-administered questionnaire. Surgical risk was the major reservation concerning having an operation, and change in appearance and cost of treatment were of next greatest concern. Of the 152 patients, 78.3% would elect to have surgery again. Female patients desired improvement in appearance more than male patients.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Athanasiou
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Melsen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eriksen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000523:psychology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors