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Perfectionism as a contraindication for cosmetic surgery: a reply to Clodius (2007)

Authors: S. B. Sherry, D. L. Lee-Baggley, P. L. Hewitt, G. L. Flett

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 8/2007

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Millions of individuals undergo cosmetic surgery every year [1]. However, little is known about the extent to which, or the ways in which, personality traits or self-presentational styles influence cosmetic surgery. Therefore, we welcome Clodius’ commentary and encourage further dialogue on the role of personality processes in cosmetic surgery. We have contributed to this dialogue by asserting that perfectionism is a personality trait likely to influence the entire cosmetic surgery process, from interest in, to satisfaction with, cosmetic surgery [8, 12‐14]. …

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Title: Perfectionism as a contraindication for cosmetic surgery: a reply to Clodius (2007)
Authors: S. B. Sherry
D. L. Lee-Baggley
P. L. Hewitt
G. L. Flett
Publication date: 01-05-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 8/2007
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-007-0111-4

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