Journal article
Self-Report Scales to Measure Expectations and Appearance-Related Psychosocial Distress in Patients Seeking Cosmetic Treatments
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The use of screening scales in cosmetic practices may help to identify patients who require education to modify inappropriate expectations and/or psychological support.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the development and validation of scales that measure expectations (about how one's appearance and quality of life might change with cosmetic treatments) and appearance-related psychosocial distress.
Authors
Klassen AF; Cano SJ; Alderman A; East C; Badia L; Baker SB; Robson S; Pusic AL
Journal
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Vol. 36, No. 9, pp. 1068–1078
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 2016
DOI
10.1093/asj/sjw078
ISSN
1090-820X