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Lip Augmentation and Depression?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 84 times
Tags: body image, depression, filler, implant, pre-op, treatment

Can lip augmentation help with negative body image and depression? Should someone with a negative body image be treated for depression before having lip augmentation? Could augmentation compound the depression despite that person doing it do improve their image of themselves?

3 answers to Lip Augmentation and Depression?

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Working progressively with a mental health professional in getting lip augmentation with fillers like Juvederm

It would be best for someone with negative body image and depression to seek the help of a psychologist or psychiatrist. In terms of self concept after the procedure, different people respond differently. This largely depends on the expectations the individual has about if or how their life will change. It is important to maintain a realistic perspective about what can be accomplished on an emotional level through cosmetic procedures like lip augmentation. Working with a... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lip augmentation and depression

Treatment of depression and negative body image should be done by a Psychiatrist or Psychologist. While treated for this conditions you may ask them to help you "if and when" lip augmentation is good for you. Even though I do not think that lip augmentation compounds depression you may be disappointed from the result as you had the procedure for the wrong reason or at the wrong time. Once you decide you want to have lip augmentation you may try one of the... more
Guido P. Gutter MD

Evansville Plastic Surgeon
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Lip Augmentation Could play a small part but your depression may be coming from many different areas

Depression should always be treated by a professional, a psychiatrist to be exact. Lip augmentation, from an aesthetic standpoint, can improve your appearance and could make you feel better to a small degree. It may not be the cure all. Get some expert advice. Below is a video on perma lip augmentation. see video
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

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