Surgical Treatment

Some patients believe that meeting with a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon may solve their BDD disorder. However, a patient who takes the surgical route is often more disgusted with the outcome and their symptoms are increased. Sometimes after procedures are completed, patients find a new feature to be concerned about. BDD patients are considered the worst patients to deal with. They insist the specialist's reassurance and repeated procedures. Even when advised to stay out of the operating room, BDD patients do not believe that further procedures are not needed. Doctor's often refuse to operate on patients who suffer from BDD because patients are usually expected to be dissatisfied and could therefore file lawsuits.