Could plastic surgery really make your happier? Men and women who undergo plastic surgery have increased in number over the years. There were approximately 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures done for 2012. The report further revealed that there was an increase of up to 5 percent, both in surgical and minimally-invasive procedures, on the same year since 2011. For your San Antonio plastic surgery needs, you might want to visit Dr. Michael E. Decherd at the San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute.
Plastic Surgery Makes People Happier
A long-term studys results recently revealed that patients who underwent plastic surgery demonstrated more enjoyment of life, satisfaction and self-esteem after their physical appearance had been surgically altered. The study, with results published in the Clinical Psychological Science, investigated the psychological effects of cosmetic surgery on roughly 550 patients.
The researchers, based at the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy department of the Ruhr-Universitt Bochum, in cooperation with their co-researchers from the University of Basel, followed on the postoperative mood experience of 544 patients who just underwent cosmetic surgery and compared it with two groups: 246 people who considered surgery but decided against it in the end and 1,000 people who never considered plastic surgery. All 3 groups did not have significant differences in terms of life satisfaction, bouts of depression, and overall mental health.
Using the Goal Attainment Scaling instrument, the results revealed (as stated in the press release):
The psychologists tested the patients before surgery, as well as three, six and twelve months afterwards. On average, the participants claimed to have achieved their desired goal, and to be satisfied with the results in the long-term. Compared to those who had chosen not to have plastic surgery, the patients felt healthier, were less anxious, had developed more self-esteem and found the operated body feature in particular, but also their body as a whole, more attractive. No adverse effects were observed. Thus, the researchers were able to establish a high level for the average treatment success of the cosmetic surgery, also in terms of psychological characteristics.
San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute
We invite you to explore your cosmetic options with us! We perfectly understand that cosmetic surgery is not just about improving the physical aspect but making you feel better about yourself, too.
Plastic Surgery Makes People Happier
A long-term studys results recently revealed that patients who underwent plastic surgery demonstrated more enjoyment of life, satisfaction and self-esteem after their physical appearance had been surgically altered. The study, with results published in the Clinical Psychological Science, investigated the psychological effects of cosmetic surgery on roughly 550 patients.
The researchers, based at the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy department of the Ruhr-Universitt Bochum, in cooperation with their co-researchers from the University of Basel, followed on the postoperative mood experience of 544 patients who just underwent cosmetic surgery and compared it with two groups: 246 people who considered surgery but decided against it in the end and 1,000 people who never considered plastic surgery. All 3 groups did not have significant differences in terms of life satisfaction, bouts of depression, and overall mental health.
Using the Goal Attainment Scaling instrument, the results revealed (as stated in the press release):
The psychologists tested the patients before surgery, as well as three, six and twelve months afterwards. On average, the participants claimed to have achieved their desired goal, and to be satisfied with the results in the long-term. Compared to those who had chosen not to have plastic surgery, the patients felt healthier, were less anxious, had developed more self-esteem and found the operated body feature in particular, but also their body as a whole, more attractive. No adverse effects were observed. Thus, the researchers were able to establish a high level for the average treatment success of the cosmetic surgery, also in terms of psychological characteristics.
San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute
We invite you to explore your cosmetic options with us! We perfectly understand that cosmetic surgery is not just about improving the physical aspect but making you feel better about yourself, too.
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