It’s not an addiction until someone gets hurt. But seriously, addiction can be thought of by both its physical and social consequences. Excessive cosmetic surgery can have both. Social consequences include financial consequences such as spending rent, grocery or tuition money on cosmetic surgery or... more
What should I do if I think I'm addicted to plastic surgery?
I am on procedure #5. ALready considering 6 and 7! I worry I am getting addicted to changing my look.
2 answers to “What should I do if I think I'm...”
A: It is important for anyone who believes that they are...
It is important for anyone who believes that they are addicted to plastic surgery to seek an evaluation by a psychotherapist specializing in Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). These professionals can help you work through your motivations for repeated cosmetic surgery. A qualified facial plastic surgery Board... more
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