Childhood abuse, body shame, and addictive plastic surgery : the face of trauma - Constantian, Mark B.; Corwin, David L.; Sanchez, Ruston (Ruston J.) (New York ; London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019)
Where the thread began: what surgeons learn from patients and their families -- What the mental health literature says about body dysmorphic disorder -- The valley of the shadow: core issues and parenting -- Body image and body image disorders -- The ways we suffer: body shame and the astounding spectrum of its ravages -- The ways we medicate: addictions and behaviors most relevant to body image -- The effects of trauma on brain and body -- Behavior, PTSD, and surgical compulsion in plastic surgery patients: trailing the trauma prevalence -- Adverse childhood events in medical and plastic surgery patients and their effects on adult health, personality, and surgical happiness -- Resilience: the antidote and the inspiration.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Keywords: Body dysmorphic disorder; Body image disturbance; Psychic trauma in children; Surgery, Plastic; Electronic books