A Person Who Has Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is Considering Plastic

question 59

Multiple Choice

A person who has body dysmorphic disorder is considering plastic surgery. Based on available research, what is the BEST advice for this person?

• A) "Do it! Plastic surgery typically relieves body dysmorphic symptoms."
• B) "Think about it. Although plastic surgery usually helps, it's pretty expensive."
• C) "Be careful. Often, people who have plastic surgery for body dysmorphic disorder actually feel worse afterward."
• D) "Don't do it! Studies show that almost one-third of people who have plastic surgery for body dysmorphic disorder later attempt suicide."

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