Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Patients Who Seek Appearance-Enhancing Medical Treatments

作者：Sarwer David B^*; Crerand Canice E; Magee Leanne

来源：Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 2010, 22(4): 445-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.coms.2010.07.002

• Body dysmorphic disorder
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Body image dissatisfaction
• Psychiatric disorders

Most patients who seek appearance-enhancing medical treatments report some degree of body image dissatisfaction, which is believed to motivate the pursuit of these treatments. However, patients with extreme body image dissatisfaction may be suffering from a psychiatric disorder known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). This article reviews BDD, including its clinical features and prevalence in medical settings. Although patients with BDD frequently seek cosmetic treatments to address their appearance-related distress, such treatments are rarely beneficial. The article concludes with recommendations for patient and provider safety.

• 出版日期2010-11