A Person Who Has Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is Considering Plastic

Multiple Choice

A person who has body dysmorphic disorder is considering plastic surgery. Based on available research, what is the BEST advice for this person?

A) "Do it! Plastic surgery typically relieves body dysmorphic symptoms."
B) "Think about it. Although plastic surgery usually helps, it's pretty expensive."
C) "Be careful. Often, people who have plastic surgery for body dysmorphic disorder actually feel worse afterward."
D) "Don't do it! Studies show that almost one-third of people who have plastic surgery for body dysmorphic disorder later attempt suicide."