A patient may have repeated cosmetic surgeries as an addictive behavior.
Patient selection: cosmetic surgery
Features of cosmetic surgery addiction may include:
(1) history of multiple cosmetic surgeries
(2) elevation of mood associated with the procedure
(3) depressed mood when unable to have a procedure
(4) no or minimal objective need for the procedure
(5) contact with multiple cosmetic surgeons
Concurrent findings may include:
(1) tanning addiction
(2) substance misuse
(3) body dysmorphic disorder
(4) depression and/or anxiety
(5) exercise dependency
A person addicted to cosmetic surgery is more likely:
(1) to show dissatisfaction following a procedure
(2) to become disfigured as a result of the procedures
