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Changes in Psychometric Test Results Following Cosmetic Nasal Operations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

G. G. Hay  and
B. B. Heather
G. G. Hay
Affiliation:
University Hospital of South Manchester, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 8LR
B. B. Heather
Affiliation:
University Hospital of South Manchester, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 8LR
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It has frequently been argued that requests for cosmetic rhinoplasty, particularly in patients with minimal disfigurements, may be indicative of psychological disturbance. Authors such as Meerloo (1956) and Roubichek (1960) have further argued that corrective operations in these minimally disfigured patients are contra-indicated, as the patients are always dissatisfied by surgery, sometimes demanding restoration to the original state.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 122 , Issue 566 , January 1973 , pp. 89 - 90
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1973 

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