title: [Influence of the psyche on cosmetic treatments].
abstract: The wish for an attractive appearance is evident in many people. Aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical treatment is willingly made use of in order to fit into the current beauty ideal. A considerable portion of people who decide to follow this path show signs of psychological problems. One has to recognize and evaluate these for the planning or, if necessary, refusal of further treatment. In this article, the most common psychological problems in the cosmetic and aesthetic field of work are presented. A guideline for handling these patients is explained. Thus, a productive and relaxed cooperation will be possible which enables psychological and physical satisfaction for the medical team and the patients.
authors.affiliation: Psychologie & Zahnheilkunde, Zugspitzstr. 74, 82467, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Deutschland, hoefel@psychologie-zahnheilkunde.de.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Höfel
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000523:psychology*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology; D004954:Esthetics / Q000523:psychology*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000523:psychology*