Mental health in rhinoplasty applicants, before and after surgery

Abstract

Background: Rhinoplasty surgery is among the most common cosmetic surgeries and patients applying for rhinoplasty comparing to other cosmetic surgeries have more psychological disorders. Present study aims to investigate the mental health in rhinoplasty applicants, before and after Surgery. Materials and methods: This is cross – sectional study conducted on 179 applicants for rhinoplasty in Abadan city during first half of 2018 by using convenience sampling method. The data collection tool was Symptom Checklist-90. Results: Results of this test indicated that there was a significant difference between dimensions of mental health before and after surgery (R<0.001). Conclusion: In conclusion, finding of this study, indicated the mental health situation of rhinoplasty applicant surgery, was better in all dimensions after surgery.