title: Psychological dimensions of aesthetic surgery: essentials for nurses.
abstract: With the many technical advancements and increasing frequency of aesthetic surgery, plastic surgical nursing practice is expanding rapidly. Understanding the psychological motivations, profiles, and perioperative expectations of aesthetic surgery patients is essential in helping nurses prepare individuals for optimal perioperative experiences and outcomes.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Maksud
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000523:psychology*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012649:Self Concept; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*