Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ)
Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ) is a brief questionnaire designed to measure a person’s degree of body image concern i.e., an excessive preoccupation with a flaw in their physical appearance. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Cosmetic Screening 1 Minute Administer Now Overview Interpretation Research & Psychometrics Overview The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire (DCQ: Mancuso […]
How long should a cosmetic consultation take?
A 2022 report by the UK Health and Social Care Committee identified that 70% of people seeking a non-surgical cosmetic procedure had a consultation which lasted less than 20 minutes. Alarmingly, almost one-quarter of patients were not asked about their medical history, and 80% were not asked about their mental health history during their consult. […]
Cosmetic Motivations Questionnaire (CMQ)
Cosmetic Motivations Questionnaire The Cosmetic Motivations Questionnaire (CMQ, Pikoos & Buchanan, 2022) is designed to help cosmetic professionals understand their patient’s core motivations and reasons for seeking cosmetic treatment. The questionnaire involves a list of 27 common motivations for seeking cosmetic treatment which has been developed through an extensive review of the literature, and motivations […]
Cosmetic Procedure Screening (COPS) Questionnaire
Cosmetic Procedure Screening (COPS) Questionnaire The Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire (COPS) is a brief screening tool developed for cosmetic settings where a practitioner may wish to screen a patient for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Body Dysmorphic Disorder Validated for Cosmetic Screening 2 Minutes Administer Now Overview Scoring & Interpretation Scale Validation Overview The COPS includes […]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire – Aesthetic Surgery
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire – Aesthetic Surgery (BDDQ-AS) The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire – Aesthetic Surgery (BDDQ-AS) is a brief screening tool developed for cosmetic settings where a practitioner may wish to screen a patient for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The BDDQ-AS includes 7 items which assess the core dimensions of BDD, namely preoccupation with […]
Appearance Anxiety Inventory
Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI) The Appearance Anxiety Inventory (AAI) is a 10 question self-report scale that measures the cognitive and behavioural aspects of body image anxiety in general, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in particular. This scale is useful in a cosmetic context as part of a screening procedure for BDD. The questionnaire is also […]
Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire
Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ) The Cosmetic Readiness Questionnaire (CRQ) is an assessment tool which helps cosmetic professionals assess a patient’s mindset and readiness to undergo a cosmetic procedure, including identifying body dysmorphic disorder and other psychological concerns. Cosmetic Screening Tool Body Dysmorphic Disorder 5 Minutes Administer Now Overview Results & Interpretation Research & Psychometrics Overview […]