Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 62, Issue 10 , Pages 1238-1244, October 2009

The effects of cosmetic surgery on body image, self-esteem, and psychological problems

  • T. von Soest

      Affiliations

    • Norwegian Social Research, Oslo, Norway
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Norwegian Social Research, PO Box 3223 Elisenberg, N-0208 Oslo, Norway, Tel.: + 47 22 54 12 18; fax: + 47 22 54 12 01.
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  • I.L. Kvalem

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Norway
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  • H.E. Roald

      Affiliations

    • Colosseum Clinic, Oslo, Norway
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  • K.C. Skolleborg

      Affiliations

    • Colosseum Clinic, Oslo, Norway

Received 2 May 2007; accepted 22 December 2007. published online 03 July 2008.

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PII: S1748-6815(08)00461-0

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2007.12.093

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 62, Issue 10 , Pages 1238-1244, October 2009