Table 2.
Distribution of reasons for undergoing aesthetic or reconstructive surgery
| Reasons | Aesthetic surgery group n = 43 | Reconstructive surgery group n = 48 |
|---|---|---|
| Being uncomfortable with my physical appearancea | 32 (74) | 40 (84) |
| My disease/disorder makes me introverted/pessimistica | 3 (7) | 13 (27) |
| My family’s solicitousness due to my disease/disordera | 0 (0) | 4 (8) |
| My family’s insouciance because of my disease/disorder | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Reaction of the people around mea | 12 (28) | 25 (52) |
| My disease/disorder negatively affects my social relationsa | 19 (44) | 19 (40) |
| Thinking that I would feel myself better after reconstructive surgerya | 23 (53) | 17 (35) |
| Othera (self-confidence is enhanced) | 4 (9) | 2 (5) |
Data were presented as number (%). Percentages were calculated over n of the relevant column
aMore than one response was given