Lo Stephen
Singapore
Research Article
Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Impact on Subjective Outcome amongst Singaporean Rhinoplasty Patients
Author(s): Goh Chin Guan Jeremy and Lo StephenGoh Chin Guan Jeremy and Lo Stephen
Importance: To improve understanding of body dysmorphic disorder in Asian rhinoplasty patients
Objective: To determine the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in Asian patients who received cosmetic rhinoplasty and determine its impact on subjective outcomes after surgery.
Design: A survey study of patients who received cosmetic rhinoplasty between January 2009 and December 2012 was undertaken. Telephone interview using validated instruments (Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire and Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation) were performed to determine the prevalence of BDD and the subjects? pre-/ post-operative subjective scoring of their noses.
Setting: Tertiary care hospital
Participants: All adult patients who received rhinoplasty for mainly cosmetic indications wer.. View More»
