Joe is excessively preoccupied with the shape of his nose, and, though he has had plastic surgery several times in order to alter its appearance, remains dissatisfied. Joe is most likely suffering from which of the following?

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Joe's preoccupation with the shape of his nose and dissatisfaction despite multiple surgeries indicate that he may be suffering from body dysmorphic disorder, which is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one's appearance that is not noticeable or only slightly noticeable to others. The other options do not fit the description of Joe's symptoms as well as body dysmorphic disorder.

Joe Is Excessively Preoccupied with the Shape of His Nose