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Cosmetic Surgery
What motivates someone to seek cosmetic surgery?
Most people who seek cosmetic surgery do so because they are self-conscious about some aspect
of their appearance and they want to feel better about themselves by have it corrected or changed.
Only a small minority of people seek cosmetic surgery for the wrong reasons-such as to please
someone else-or because they have a psychological problem.
What are the results most people get from cosmetic surgery?
Those who obtain surgery from a board certified plastic surgeon are generally happy with
the end results. However, the decision to undertake cosmetic surgery should never be undertaken
lightly. Recovery almost always takes longer and the pain is often more than anticipated.
If I want cosmetic surgery, why should I see a psychologist?
When a plastic surgeon has questions about the appropriateness of a candidate
for surgery, he or she may refer the patient to a psychologist for evaluation.
Sometimes a prospective patient experiences anxiety about making the decision
whether to proceed, and a psychologist may be able to help. A psychologist
can also help a patient cope with a negative, though usually transitory,
impact on body image that cosmetic surgery
can have. Depression after surgery is not
unusual. If the depression lasts more than a few weeks, or if the patient
is having difficulty coming to terms with his or her appearance after
surgery, seeing a qualified psychologist who is experienced in treating
such issues can help.
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