La demande de chirurgie esthétique : questions ouvertes et nouvelles perspectives pour la recherche

Abstract

ObjectivesThis study aims to offer an overview of the most important results of current research on the request for cosmetic surgery, to provide some indications for practitioners working in the field, and to open new avenues for research. MethodWe analysed the theoretical contributions of seven psychoanalytical French authors that have closely studied this subject, linking their ideas to the international quantitative research on the subject. ResultsWe identified and discussed four major aspects in our literature review: the question of the patient's self-image and identity; the question of the role played by the other in the emergency on the desire for surgery; the dilemma of the existence or non-existence of therapeutic cosmetic surgery and the problem of the evaluation of the surgery's contraindications. Despite some important points of agreement between the authors, we have also identified some significant interpretative differences. ConclusionWe identified some interesting future research perspectives, and were able to provide some valuable responses to future professionals.