▪ ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Self-esteem is defined by the value people place on themselves. It is an
evaluative component of self-knowledge. Plastic surgery has been an
alternative for people to improve their vision of themselves, feeling more
confident and satisfied with their body aspects. Therefore, by increasing
self-esteem in these people, surgery is capable of positively interfering
not only with body self-assessment but also in the psychosocial
dimension.
Method:
A prospective longitudinal descriptive and analytical observational study was
carried out in which the impact of plastic surgery on self-esteem and
personal and professional relationships was assessed. We applied a
sociodemographic questionnaire, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, in addition
to the abbreviated WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-bref) in
patients in the preoperative period and who will undergo plastic surgery at
least 3 months after surgery. surgery, thus determining whether or not
self-esteem and quality of life improve.
Results:
52 patients participated in the research, 48 of whom were women (92.3%), with
a mean age of 37±11 years. Through the application of the Rosenberg
Self-Esteem Scale, we were able to notice an evolution in self-esteem, in
which patients presented an average of 29.87±2.10 points in the preoperative
period score, rising to 34.92±1.84 points in the postoperative period
(p <0.001). In the WHOQOL-bref, an improvement in
self-esteem was obtained through the scores of the 4 domains.
Conclusion:
Through this study, an increase in self-esteem and quality of life was
evidenced.
Keywords: Surgery, plastic - Self Concept - Psychosocial impact - Quality of life - Plastic
surgery procedures - Surveys and questionnaires
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