title: [Dysmorphophobia as a contraindication for cosmetic operations].
abstract: Dysmorphophobic patients are unreasonably concerned about their appearance and show an extreme lack of self-confidence and self-identity. In most cases dysmorphophobic symptoms indicate hidden communication problems. Schizophrenic psychosis is not uncommon in these patients. Dysmorphophobia contra-indicates surgical operation.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001828:Body Image; D006801:Humans; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000523:psychology*
vernacular_title: Die Dysmorphophobie als Kontraindikation kosmetischer Operationen.