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Mary Ruth Wright, MA; William K. Wright, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1975;101(3):145-151.

Abstract
This is an investigative study of the personality of patients requesting cosmetic rhinoplasty. Analysis of data obtained from objective projective tests and psychological interviews indicated that patients seeking cosmetic surgery are not as psychologically disturbed as often described.

Comparative studies showed certain personality characteristics to be associated with patients who seek cosmetic surgery. While evaluations 18 months after surgery showed no major personality change, self-concept was improved. Certain disturbing personality patterns indicative of psychological risk were identified. These fell more in the range of personality disorders, exemplified by the infantile-narcissistic and the manipulative controlling personalities rather than in the psychotic, psychoneurotic, or psychosomatic ranges. We recommend a simple interview question method of counseling designed to identify underlying psychological manifestations and to control the potential problem patient.

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Otolaryngology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 26, 1974.

Read before the XI Dalinde Medical Seminar on Aesthetic Surgery, Mexico City, March 1974, and the Tenth Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc., Palm Beach, Fla, April 21, 1974.

Reprint requests to 508 Professional Bldg, Houston, TX 77025 (Ms. Wright).

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