Effects of Cosmetic Surgery and Cosmetic Treatments on Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Couple Relationships: Implications for Psychotherapy

Abstract

This paper presents two studies. The first one analyzes the effects of cosmetic surgery on body image by means of a pre-post design in which the variable “body image” was assessed by means of the Spanish version of the MBSRQ. It demonstrates that, after surgery, (a) there is an increase in the positive subjective valuation of body image; (b) patients are more conscious of the relevant aspects concerning their physical aspect; (c) patients concentrate more in the maintenance of their physical form, (d) patients feel more physically attractive and (e) the factor Care of Physical Aspect is not affected by the intervention. With reference to the results of Study 2, the interventions and treatments contributed to improve ptients self-esteem in the dimension of body image.

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Ribas Rabert, E., Botella Garcia Del Cid, L. & Benito Ruiz, J. (2010). Efectos de la cirugía estética y los tratamientos estéticos sobre la imagen corporal, la autoestima y las relaciones de pareja: implicaciones para la psicoterapia. Apuntes de Psicología, 28, 457-472.