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Would a Lip Augmentation Procedure Help with my Depression Problems?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by F. Victor Rueckl, MD
Question viewed 95 times
Tags: lips, body image, depression, filler, implant

How often does a little cosmetic surgery, like lip filler, help out with patient's overall body image or even depression?

3 answers to Would a Lip Augmentation Procedure Help with my Depression Problems?

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Cosmetic surgery should not be used to "treat" depression

Cosmetic surgery should not be used as a treatment for depression, ever. What you need is a good psychiatrist or therapist and perhaps, actually, some medication if you are truly diagnosed with depression. Cosmetic surgery is good for people with a generally good body image who just want to improve a bit; it should not be viewed as therapeutic.
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist
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Lip augmentation for depression.

Lip augmentation for depression is not an option--seeing a therapist is what you should do with the money--this will make you feel infinitely better.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Would a Lip Augmentation Procedure Help with my Depression Problems?

Plastic Surgery is NOT a mode of psychotherapy nor a treatment for depression. Depression and poor self-esteem are REAL emotional disorders which are best treated with a Psychiatrist rather than having successive procedures. All Plastic surgeons have seen many people in their offices who have had procedures to make them feel better but such procedure regardless of how well they are performed cannot change or alleviate the emotional inside pain. To do so, the answer is a qualified empathetic... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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