Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Orbital Plastic Surgery and Its Relationship with the Use of Social Media
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Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Orbital Plastic Surgery and Its Relationship with the Use of Social Media
Abstract
Background: The prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in the general population ranges from 0.7 to 2.4%; however, higher rates are seen among aesthetic patients. Given the recent rise in popularity of cosmetic surgery, particularly in the post-COVID pandemic setting, the authors hypothesize the prevalence has increased. The purpose of the study is to examine the prevalence of BDD in patients presenting to an oculoplastic surgery clinic at an academic center and determine correlation with social media use.
Methods: This is a survey of patients presenting to the oculoplastic surgery clinic. Participants completed the Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ), in addition to survey questions about social media use. Main outcomes included a positive screen and social media use.
Results: A total of 175 patients that presented to the oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery clinic were surveyed. All patients, including cosmetic, functional, and non-surgical, were offered participation in the survey. 9.13% of all patients screened positive for BDD. Patients that screened positive were more commonly female (71.43%). The distribution of patients with BDD was even between Hispanics (52.38%) and non-Hispanics, and 85.71% of patients with BDD were Caucasian. Of patients that screened positive, 71.43% use social media.
Conclusions: The prevalence of BDD may have increased in the past seven years and is seen most in females and Caucasians. There is a positive correlation with social media, which has increased in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to maintain a high clinical suspicion for BDD and consider screening if there is concern.
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Keywords: Aesthetic surgery; Body dysmorphic disorder; COVID-19; Oculoplastic surgery; Social media.
© 2023. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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