Free Webinar: How to Identify and Prevent Dissatisfied Cosmetic Patients
Free Webinar How to Identify and Prevent Dissatisfied Cosmetic Patients About the Session: New guidelines have been introduced by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) which require cosmetic practitioners to conduct evaluations of patient suitability for aesthetic surgery or non-surgical procedures, considering the individual’s psychological functioning, mental health and wellbeing. While the majority of […]
Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26)
Eating Attitudes Test – 26 (EAT-26) The EAT-26 is used to identify the presence of “eating disorder risk” based on attitudes, feelings and behaviours related to eating. There are 26 items assessing general eating behaviour and five additional questions assessing risky behaviours. The EAT-26 can aid in the screening and diagnosis of eating disorders, such as […]
Eating Disorder Examination – Questionnaire
Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire 6.0 (EDE-Q 6.0) The Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) is a self-report questionnaire that measures the frequency of thoughts and behaviours related to eating disorders in the past 28 days. It has four subscales: Dietary restraint Eating concern Shape concern Weight concern It also measures behavioural symptoms related to these […]
Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) The Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) is a 35-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure four core aspects of perfectionism: Concern over mistakes and doubts about actions Excessive concern with parents’ expectations and evaluation Excessively high personal standards Concern with “precision, order and organization” Perfectionism Cosmetic Screening for Age 15+ 5 […]
Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ)
Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) is a brief questionnaire designed to measure a person’s degree of body image concern i.e., an excessive preoccupation with a flaw in their physical appearance. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Cosmetic Screening 1 Minute Administer Now Overview Interpretation Research & Psychometrics Overview The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ: Mancuso […]
Is It Possible to Predict a Satisfactory Result After Cosmetic Surgery?
This cutting-edge research (Devoto, Díaz Ricci, Gasparini, 2024) shows how screening cosmetic patients for Body Dysmorphic Disorder using quick and easy-to-administer questionnaires, can help cosmetic surgeons identify patients who might have unrealistic expectations and at risk of dissatisfaction. It’s like having an insight into the future, allowing practitioners to tailor their consultations, set expectations, and ensure […]
How long should a cosmetic consultation take?
A 2022 report by the UK Health and Social Care Committee identified that 70% of people seeking a non-surgical cosmetic procedure had a consultation which lasted less than 20 minutes. Alarmingly, almost one-quarter of patients were not asked about their medical history, and 80% were not asked about their mental health history during their consult. […]
Unrealistic Cosmetic Patients
Unrealistic Cosmetic Patients and Dissatisfaction – Identifying the Warning Signs https://vimeo.com/924814992?share=copy Presenter: Dr Ben Buchanan Dr Ben Buchanan is a clinical psychologist who works exclusively with people with body image and anxiety disorders, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). He career has focussed on the intersection between BDD and cosmetic procedures, including how to predict dissatisfaction […]
Online Training: Psychology in Aesthetics
Online Training Psychology in Aesthetics: Best Practice Date: Wednesday 24th July 2024 Time: 6pm – 8:30pm AEST Location: Online via Zoom Cost: $400 + GST Audience: Practitioners and practice staff working in the cosmetic industry, including doctors, nurses, dentists and dermal therapists. Presenter: Dr Toni Pikoos, Clinical Psychologist, Postdoctoral Researcher and ReadyMind Co-Founder A certificate will […]
New Standards for Safety and Quality of Cosmetic Surgery Released
The Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Healthcare has released their National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards for all services and facilities in Australia where cosmetic surgery is carried out. What are these standards? These are expectations of every service where cosmetic surgery is carried out in Australia, to protect the public from […]