In this issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, guest editors Drs. Heather R. Faulkner and Jed P. Mangal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery. Understanding the psychological aspects of plastic surgery is essential in order to effectively communicate with patients and ensure their well-being. Key considerations include motivations for seeking surgery, managing expectations, addressing body image concerns, promoting emotional well-being, and providing post-operative support. Top experts in the field address these topics and many more in this timely issue.

• Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including psychological motivating factors for seeking plastic surgery; an overview of personality disorders for plastic surgeons; psychological benefits of plastic surgery; the influence of social media on patient expectations; proceed with caution: pre- and post-op signs for every plastic surgeon to know; and more
• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on psychological aspects of plastic surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews