Depressive and anxiety disorders in patients of plastic surgeons and aestheticians

Abstract

The data have been acquired that 31.7% of patients of aestheticians and plastic surgeons meet the criteria of depressive disorders, while 36.7% meet the criteria of anxiety disorders. The signs of increased individual or public attention, as well as social fear are reported in 63% of patients. The study results suggest the need to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic examination, to apply treatment and rehabilitation measures involving psychiatrist (therapist) in this cohort of patients.

Keywords

• depression
• anxiety
• plastic surgery