title: Body dysmorphic disorder.
abstract: Body dysmorphic disorder occurs in 1% of the general population, rising to 6 to 16 times higher in patients presenting to plastic surgery clinics. This article discusses ways to identify patients who have body dysmorphic disorder and options for treating these patients, whether or not to perform cosmetic surgery, and when to refer for psychologic or psychiatric counseling.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
authors: Kevin H
authors: KH
authors: Ende
authors: David L
authors: DL
authors: Lewis
authors: Sheldon S
authors: SS
authors: Kabaker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000523:psychology; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence