Showing 15 results for Surgery
Azra Mohammadpanah Ardakan, Rahim Yousefi,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (6-2011)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Cosmetic surgery is performed for improvement of psycho-social function in absence physical cues. This multidimensional concept depends on many factors such as beliefs about appearance and inferiority feeling. The purpose of this study was to compare two factors of beliefs about appearance and inferiority feeling in volunteer and non-volunteer individuals for cosmetic surgery, investigation of the relationship between these factors, and evaluations of the predictors for seeking cosmetic surgery among the participants.
Methods: In this case-control research, 50 individuals who were seeking cosmetic surgery and were admitted at cosmetic clinics in Tabriz and 50 individuals who were not seeking cosmetic surgery were asked participate.
Results: The participants were enrolled to the study using available sampling mehods. There were differences between beliefs about appearance and inferiority feeling in those sought and those did not seek cosmetic surgery. Those who sought cosmetic surgery achieved higher scores in both factors in comparison with those did not seek those procedures. It also became clear that there was a relationship between beliefs about appearance and inferiority feeling of volunteers of the cosmetic surgery: the higher were the individuals scores in beliefs about appearance, the higher was the inferiority feeling. From another perspective, it was observed that the two factors of marital status and inferiority feeling were strong predictors for tendency to the cosmetic surgery.
Conclusion: Motivation for the cosmetic surgery has its roots in a combination of cognitional, personal, and interpersonal factors therefore, psychological counseling is advised before cosmetic surgery.
Azra Mohammadpanah, Hassan Yaghoobi, Rahim Yusefi,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (6-2012)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The cosmetic surgery is a method to create a feeling of ideal self through which one’s pain of being undesirable or lack of self-love is removed. This multidimensional concept depends on many factors such as personality traits and defensive styles of people. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between personality traits and defensive styles in the candidates of the cosmetic surgery.
Methods: In this cross-sectional research, which was designed to assess correlations between personality traits and defensive stydles the questionnaires wwere implemented to each individual. With available sampling, 80 patients referred to the cosmetic and skin clinics of the city of Yazd for cosmetic surgery were asked to voluntarily participate in this research and complete questionairres. 80 patients, who were not seeking for cosmetic surgery, were chosen from the same clinics as the control group.
Results: Patients seeking for cosmetic surgery achieved lower scores in agreeableness trait and used more irrational and immature styles to overcome conflicts. There was a relationship between personality traits and defensive styles of volunteers of the cosmetic surgery, in the sense that the higher the scores in positive personality traits, the higher was the use of mature defensive styles and vice versa.
Conclusion: Motivation for the cosmetic surgery has its roots in a combination of psychological, emotional, and personal factors. Traits and characteristics of volunteers of cosmetic surgery had a direct relation to defensive styles of these people. Therefore, psychological counseling is advised before cosmetic surgery for adjustment of more effective mechanisms.
Hassan Baniasadi,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (12-2012)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The women’s main purpose of cosmetic rhinoplasty is to have a nose that they think has a better harmony with their face, so they could reach to a more desirable body image. This study investigated the effects of cosmetic nose surgery on women`s body image.
Methods: Thirty women referred to the private clinics of cosmetic surgeons for nose cosmetic surgery were selected. The multidimensional body-self relations questionnaire developed by Cash (1998) was employed to measure the women`s body image. This questionnaire was filled out before and five months after rhinoplasty.
Results: Using paired t test, the analyses of the data demostrated that nose cosmetic rhinoplasty increased the levels of women`s satisfaction of their subjective body and subjective nose images (P=0.0001 and , respectively).
Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that cosmetic nose surgery increases the of levels of women’s satisfaction of their body image and it causes the person to have higher satisfaction of her nose and body image.
Akram Ansar, Maryam Tamimi, Leyla Mousavi, Sa'adat Torabiyan,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (12-2012)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Skin basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in human beings. Prevalence of this tumor has increased over the past decades. The standard treatment is complete excision, however some risks for recurrence still exist. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of margin involvement in skin BCC as well as to investigate the demographic characteristics of the patients.
Methods: This study was conducted from April 2011 to April 2012 on the patients who had skin lesions suspected for BCC. The patients were undergone elliptical excision surgeries for removing their suspected lesions with 5-millimeter margins of clinically normal skin in Farchian Hospital, Hamadan, Iran. Following data were collected and recorded: age, sex, anatomical location, duration of the disease, primary clinical diagnosis, histopathologic type, and margin involvement.
Results: In total, 125 lesions from 115 patients were investigated (70 males, 45 females). The range of the ages of the patients were from 32 to 93 years, with a mean of 64.6 years. The most common histopathological type was nodular type (61.0%). Twenty percent of the excised lesions showed margin involvement. Risk factors for incomplete excision were older age and anatomical locations (ears and peri-ocular lesions). There was no statistically significant differences between sex, histological type, primary clinical diagnosis, and duration of the disease. In almost all cases, the clinical and histopathological diagnoses were similar.
Conclusion: To avoid repeated surgeries and to reduce the risk of incomplete excision for lesions on high risk locations, particularly in elderly, it is recommended that BCCs be excised with wide margins or Mohs micrographic surgery.
Fatemeh Vandrajabpour, Reza Raoofian, Fatemeh Gholamali, Pedram Noormohammadpour, Morteza Hashemzadeh Chaleshtori, Mina Tabrizi,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (12-2013)
Abstract
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in Iran and in the world and its prevalence may become equivalent to the prevalence of all other cancers combined in the future. The Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway has an important role in tumorigenesis of BCC. Mutations in PTCH and Smo molecules of this pathway account for 85% to 95% of sporadic BCCs and also most cases of inherited cases. Currently, several treatment methods exist for this cancer. Mohs surgery and removing the whole tumor with free margins are the most efficient way for metastatic and highly invasive BCCs. According to the latest findings, small inhibitor molecules of the Hh pathway are becoming highlighted in drug production. Vismodegib an inhibitor of Smo, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2012 as a drug for metastatic and highly invasive BCCs. Therefore, strategic targeting of signaling molecules has demonstrated success and holds great potential in medicine.
Mohammad Reza Abbasi Sarcheshmeh, Azra Mohammadpanah Ardakan, Abolghasem Abbasi Sarcheshmeh,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (10-2016)
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Background and Aim: Demand for cosmetic surgeries is very high, especially in Iran and is affected by economic, social and psychological variables. The aim of this study was to compare the beliefs about appearance, irrational beliefs and presentation of body mass in individuals who demand and who do not demand cosmetic surgery procedures.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Shahid Sadoghi Savaneh va Soukhtegi Hospital in Yazd in 2014. The questionnaires were given to 150 individuals who were looking for cosmetic surgery, of which 126 completed questionnaires were considered eligible for analyses.
Results: There was a statistically significant difference in BMI and beliefs about appearance between who demand cosmetic surgery and who do not (P=0.022, P=0.017, respectively). Those who were looking for cosmetic surgery had more irrational beliefs in comparison with who were not (P=0.017). Mean of irrational beliefs was higher in females than males, but there was no statistically significant difference in the means of beliefs about appearance among women and men (P=0.131). Also, the mean of beliefs about appearance and irrational beliefs scores both were higher among single people than married ones (P=0.049 and P=0.045, respectively).
Conclusion: Gender, BMI and cognitive characteristics, especially irrational beliefs regarding attractiveness played significant roles in the those demanding cosmetic surgery. We suggest that people consult dietitians and psychology counselors before making decisions about undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure.
Amir Hooshang Ehsani, Maryam Nasimi, Pedram Noormohammadpoor, Arghavan Azizpoor, Fatemeh Golpayegani,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (4-2017)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate surgery approach outcomes in patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of lower lip.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed medical records of patients that diagnosed with SCC of the lower lip at Razi hospital at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in a 5 year period. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and bivariate analyses using the chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests to compare the variables.
Results: The age range of patients was 35 to 94 years (mean, 64.1 years; SD, 13.27 years), with a 5:1 male-female ratio. SCC of the lower lip occurred more frequently in patients older than 60 years. 62.1 % of the patients were addicted to cigarette and other tobacco compounds. It was noted
significant association between chronic solar exposure in the job’s environment and incidence of SCC in lower lip. Mean diameter of the tumor was 28.1 mm (range, 5 to 63 mm). Recurrence was detected in 17 patients (24.6%). Two patients (2.89%) died due to lower lip SCC in this series.
Conclusion: our study revealed that lower lip SCC is more prevalent in men and in eighth decade of life. As well, considering the low recurrence rate and high survival rate, surgery could be considered as an effective method of treatment.
Negar Sadeghi, Alireza Moradi, Jafar Hasani, Shahram Mohammadkhani,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (7-2018)
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Background and Aim: The cosmetic surgery is one of the prevalent phenomenons in recent decades. Body image is a key factor for interest in cosmetic surgery, but body image is a multidimensional concept and all its dimensions should be studied. This study aimed to study cognitive, emotional and behavioral dimensions of body image in women interested in cosmetic surgery.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional research with causal-comparative method. A sample of 600 female students, age 18 to 35 years, were selected from universities in Tehran by using multi-stage cluster random sampling methid, who completed a set of questionnaires including “Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS)“, “Body Areas Satisfaction Scale (BASS)“, “the Body Image Coping Strategies Inventory (BICSI)“ and Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS). The collected data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA).
Results: The students who were interested in cosmetic surgery got a higher score in components of body investment as cognitive dimension and body dissatisfaction as emotional dimension. Among the three behavioral components of body image, there was significant difference only in appearance fixing coping (P<0.0001) and there were no significant differences in acceptance and avoidant strategies between students.
Conclusion: All of the cognitive, emotional and behavioral dimensions of body image are important in cosmetic surgery, and women interested in cosmetic surgery not only had body dissatisfaction, but also had dysfunctional attitudes about appearance important in interpersonal relationships, personal achievement and self-concept, and used strategies based on body modification. These findings can be used in prevention and intervention programs.
Mehdi Ghoncheh,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (7-2018)
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Cheek dimple is one feature of attractive and beautiful face. It may be natural or may be created by surgery. In this article, the surgical techniques and complications of cheek dimple creation have been reviewed.
Mehrnoosh Jamshidi, Sara Hashemi,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2019)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perfectionism and depression with body image in women asking for cosmetic surgery.
Methods: In this study 360 women (20-40 years old) asking for cosmetic surgery (nose and chest) in north of Tehran in year 1397 were selected by convenience sampling. The questionnaires that were used included multidimensional perfectionism in Tehran (2007), Beck depression (BDI-II 1996) and body image (MBSRQ 1983) and to analyze the findings, multi-variant regression analysis and Pearson correlation coefficient were used.
Results: The results showed there is an inverse relationship between perfectionism and body image. That means higher perfectionism shows that the body image is weaker. Also there is an inverse relationship between depression and body image. That means higher depression shows that the body image is weaker. There is a direct relationship between perfectionism and depression. That means high perfectionism in subjects shows that depression is high in them (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Perfectionism and depression can predict the body image, perfectionism prediction was stronger, as it had a higher beta value than depression.
Shokoofeh Samadian, Roya Koochakentezar, Mahnaz Estaki, Anita Baghdassarians, Afsaneh Ghanbaripanah,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (8-2019)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Cosmetic surgery is one of the last achievements of human being for creation of beauty. The purpose of this study was to explain the relationship between personality traits and perceived stress with body image.
Methods: This is a correlation type study relying on structural equation modeling. A total of 350 applicants for cosmetic surgery who referred to surgical centers in northern Tehran in 2017 were voluntarily selected by convenient and purposive sampling method. They filled the demographic, perceived stress by Cohen et al (1983), the personality by NEO, body image concern by Littelton questionnaires .Data analysis was done at descriptive and inferential levels using version 24 of SPSS, AMOS and with normality tests, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), structural equation modeling.
Results: The results showed that there is a significant relationship between personality traits and body image concern. There were significant relationships between perceived stress and body image concern, and also between personality traits and perceived stress. Also, the structural model of the body image concern based on personality traits and perceived stress had a favorable fit.
Conclusion: It is necessary to use standardized scales to understand and evaluate psychological pre- cosmetic surgery, and this screening can reduce the number of unnecessary cosmetic surgeries and increase the satisfaction of surgical outcomes.
Javad Khodadadi Sangdeh, Solmaz Ranji, Mohsen Rezaee Ahvanuee,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (4-2020)
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Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the causes of doing cosmetic surgeries in married women.
Methods: The research design was descriptive. The statistical population of the study consisted of married women who had performed cosmetic surgery. An in-depth, unstructured interview was conducted to collect information from 21 married women who were undergoing a cosmetic surgery. The data were analyzed using the foundation data (coding) method.
Results: In the present study, participants' interview analysis led to the identification of 416 primary codes, 21 subcategories, and three main categories, including individual, marital-family, and sociocultural contexts.
Conclusion: The desire for cosmetic surgery, on the one hand, has been influenced by individual factors, such as mischief, the negative image of the individual towards herself and et al. On the other hand, it has been influenced by family-marital factors such as the perception of repetition for the spouse, humiliation by the spouse and family and, also, influenced by socio-cultural factors such as the role of peers and friends and the role of media models.
Mercedeh Yari, Abdollah Shafiabady, Jafar Hasani,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (7-2020)
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Background and Aim: Cosmetic surgery as a special and common form of bodybuilding culture has always been a controversial topic in contemporary society. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of emotion-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness based cognitive therapy on body image and cognitive fusion in adolescent girls seeking cosmetic surgery.
Methods: This was a quasi- experimental intervention study with pretest-posttest design with control group. The statistical population of the study consisted of all female secondary school students in the 1st District of Tehran in the academic year 1397-98. From this community, 30 students were selected based on cluster sampling and randomly divided into three groups: 10 in the first group, 10 in the second group and 10 in the control group (8 sessions with mindfulness programs occasionally). Data were gathered through Multidimensional Self-Body Questionnaire (MBSRQ), Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ) and multivariate analysis of covariance.
Results: The results showed that cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness treatment were effective in improving the body image of adolescent girls seeking cosmetic surgery (P<0.05) and there was no significant difference between the two treatments (P<0.662).
Conclusion: Cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy are both effective to improve body image and reduce cognitive interference.
Sepehr Zargaran, Soroush Mohitmafi, Ali Anisian,
Volume 12, Issue 1 (5-2021)
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Background and Aim: Alopecia by reduction of hair follicles at the wound healing site is a complication of cryosurgery that creates an unpleasant appearance in the scar of healed tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of low level laser on preventing necrosis of hair follicles and increasing hair follicles in cryosurgery induced wounds.
Methods: Fifty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 main experimental and control groups (with and without low power laser) and 5 subgroups. Histopathological examination of the amount of hair follicle count and angiogenesis at intervals of 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days was performed in the laboratory. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis.
Results: There was no significant difference in the angiogenesis had significantly index between the main groups on days 14 and 21 (P>0.05), but on days 3, 7 and 28, the experimental group had significantly higher angiogenesis than the control group. Throughout the days, both groups showed a significant increase in angiogenesis (P<0.05), except for the third and seventh days in the control group, and in both groups between the 21st and 28th days (P>0.05). In the comparison of hair follicle index, there was an increase on all days, which was significantly higher in the experimental group than the control group (P<0.05). However, no statistical difference was observed between the third and seventh days (P>0.05).
Conclusion: The use of low-power lasers on cryosurgery induced wounds with scars and alopecia can prevent hair follicles necrosis and subsequent increase in their numbers in rats.
Javad Rahmati, Zia Dadgar, Shahriar Haddady Abianeh, Sina Dadgar, Hojjat Molaei,
Volume 12, Issue 4 (2-2022)
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Background and Aim: This study is executed to compare two common reconstructive surgeries in suppurative hidradenitis.
Methods: Patients with severe supporutive hidradenitis who had operations to excise their axillary lesions and then treated with two standard surgical repair techniques (lateral thoracic flap vs parascapular pedicle flap) were evaluated in a retrospective cohort study. Assessments included range of motion of shoulder, scar objective measurments, and Dermatology Quality of Life Index questionnaire.
Results: Mean range of motion in flexion of parascapular flap and lateral thoracic flap were 176 and 175 degrees, respectively. Range of motion in abduction of parascapular flap and lateral thoracic flap were 166 and 147 degrees, respectively which is interesting according to future disabilities. Pigmentation, thickness, pliability and vascularization were objective scar measurements which there were not significant differences between groups. Patients` responses to questionnaire on their satisfaction of surgery did not differ significantly between two groups in any items of questionnaire. But summation of items took lower points in parascapular flap group versus lateral thoracic flap group.
Conclusion: Despite various reconstructive options in axillary skin defects following suppurative hidradenitis surgery, there is not a generalized agreement on best choice, and each technique has its advantages and disadvantages.
