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Resources
- Fact Sheet |
Defining
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
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Definition:
An excessive preoccupation with an imagined or
a minor defect of a localized facial feature or
body part, resulting in decreased social, academic
and occupational functioning.
Characteristics of BDD:
- Preoccupation
with perceived distortion of a specific body
part
- Camouflage
of a specific body part
- Avoidance
of social interactions
- Frequently
comparing one's appearance with that of others
- Often
checking how one looks in the mirror
- Seeking
surgery for appearance when others have said
such treatment is not necessary
- Excessive
grooming (combing hair, shaving over and over,
removing hair or applying makeup)
- Exercising
or dieting excessively
- Frequently
touching the perceived defect
- Measuring
the "unpleasant" body part
Self-Test:
- Do
you worry about the appearance of your face
or body?
- If
so, what is your concern? How bad do you think
your face or body appears?
- How
much time do you spend worrying about the appearance
of your face or body part?
- Have
you done anything to hide the problem or rid
yourself of the problem?
- Does
this concern with your appearance affect any
aspect of your life (e.g. school, job or social
life)?
AAFPRS
STATEMENT:
The AAFPRS believes that individual cases merit
careful evaluation under the supervision of a facial
plastic surgeon. Both the surgeon and the patient
should have a clear understanding of what the patient's
motivation is to have surgery as well as what the
patient's expectations of the outcome is.
The AAFPRS is the world's largest association of
facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons with
more than 2,600 members - whose cosmetic reconstructive
surgery focuses on the face, head and neck. Academy
fellows are board-certified and subscribe to a code
of ethics. In addition, the AAFPRS provides consumers
with free information and brochures and a list of
qualified facial plastic surgeons in their area
by calling 1-800-332-FACE or by visiting the AAFPRS
Web site, www.FACEMD.org.
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