Table 3

- Positive and negative outcomes after the surgery.

Outcomesn(%)
Nothing39(8.6)
Positive outcome
Increased self-esteem368(81.4)
Mood improvement256(56.6)
Improvement in relationships with family and friends185(41)
Social openness209(46)
Relationship improvement with the partner158(35)
Decrease anxiety115(25.4)
Negative outcome
Deterioration of mood47(10)
Increased anxiety43(9.5)
Withdrawal and social isolation21(4.6)
Decreased self-esteem8(1.8)
Deterioration of relationships with family and friends20(4.4)
Deterioration of relationship with romantic partners12(2.6)