Is Cosmetic Surgery Addicting?
asked 4 months ago by ReadyForAChange in Lawrence, KS
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I am planning to have a breast lift with implants along with some liposuction. At first this was all I wanted but now I find myself considering other surgeries such as blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty. These were things I had never thought of actually doing it. Do you see this in your patients a lot?
3 answers to Is Cosmetic Surgery Addicting?
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Cosmetic surgery addicting?
I do not know of any addictive component, but in general patients that are happy with their results are more inclined to have other things done because of the positive effects it has on their self-esteem.
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Is Plastic surgery addictive?
That's a great question. It's not really "addictive" but when patients are pleased with the results, they are more likely to have additional procedures performed at some other time in their life. If this is the first time you are having something done I would suggest limiting how much you have done. Although it is physically possible to have multiple procedures done at the same time, concentrate on the one or two areas that you are most concerned about first. Good luck.
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Is Cosmetic Surgery Addicting?
An attractive appearance is a valuable asset and to achieve it men and women go to great lengths; We have a billion dollar fashion industry, billion dollar health and fitness industry and a several hundreds of millions of dollars Cosmetic Plastic and Cosmetic Dental Surgery industry. As in all desirable things, a wish can become a preoccupation and in some an obsession.
The vast majorityt of women have LESS than 4 procedures in their lifetime. However, newpapers and TV shows do not do...
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