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- Document type:
- Journal Article
- Author(s):
- Papadopulos, Nikolaos A; Hodbod, Michael; Henrich, Gerhard; Kovacs, Lazlo; Papadopoulos, Othon; Herschbach, Peter; Machens, Hans-Günther
- Title:
- The Effect of Blepharoplasty on Our Patient's Quality of Life, Emotional Stability, and Self-Esteem.
- Abstract:
- BACKGROUND: Several studies have been conducted evaluating psychological effects following aesthetic surgery, however few of them following blepharoplasty! PURPOSE: To determine whether blepharoplasty affects quality of life and satisfaction as well as, emotional stability and self-esteem in patients who underwent only blepharoplasty. DESIGN: A retrospective study including transdermal blepharoplasty operations between the years 1995 and 2008. METHODS: A self-developed and indication-specific questionnaire especially for blepharoplasty, as well as the standardized testing instruments FLZM, FPI-R, and RSES, concerning quality of life, body image, personality, and self-esteem was utilized. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 123 patients were included in the study. Forty-six patients participated in the study. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Results were compared with the existing representative norm data from the German speaking countries. RESULTS: In the indication-specific questionnaire, 44 patients reported a positive influence on their personal wellbeing, and 33 were more satisfied with their appearance (follow-up 3-95 months; average 48.5 months); 20 felt more self-confident, and 25 felt more attractive.Statistically significant increased values in quality of life (FLZM) were found in the aspects work (P = 0.02), mobility (P < 0.001) and independence from assistance or help (P < 0.001).Higher scores concerning personality and self-esteem compared with the respective random sample were found in the questionnaires FPI-R (P = 0.02) and RSES (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE: Among plastic surgical interventions, blepharoplasty is a minimal invasive operation, which is very well tolerated by patients. Patients take advantage in personal wellbeing, self-esteem, and different aspects of their daily life.
- Journal title abbreviation:
- J Craniofac Surg
- Year:
- 2019
- Journal volume:
- 30
- Journal issue:
- 2
- Pages contribution:
- 377-383
- Language:
- eng
- Fulltext / DOI:
- doi:10.1097/SCS.0000000000005057
- Pubmed ID:
- http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30608369
- Print-ISSN:
- 1049-2275
- TUM Institution:
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie; Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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