Cosmetic Surgery Addiction

Our society places a considerable amount of emphasis on a person’s physical appearance. All of this scrutiny can make people feel self-conscious about the way they look. This often leads to the development of insecurities that can interfere with a person’s ability to engage in healthy relationships with others. Cosmetic surgery offers a helpful and constructive way to address some of these concerns, but some patients can become addicted.

Any reputable facial plastic surgeon will help you to fully appreciate the advantages and potential complications of a surgical or nonsurgical procedure before agreeing to perform it. Contact Austin facial plastic surgeon Dr. Apostolakis at 512-329-8989 to speak with a skilled and experienced doctor who is committed to helping you to address your aesthetic concerns.

Recognizing Cosmetic Surgery Addiction

The emotional boost that often follows a successful cosmetic procedure can help patients to experience highs that have long been absent from their lives. But while the benefits of a procedure are apt to extend greatly into the future, that initial rush can quickly fade, leaving the patient feeling depressed. In an effort to regain that feeling, patients may become obsessed with seeking additional plastic surgeries. It is also possible that Body Dysmorphic Disorder may cause perpetual dissatisfaction with one’s appearance, and this fixation can motivate an individual to pursue counterproductive procedures.

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Our aim is to help you to be happy and healthy, and this may include refusal to perform a cosmetic procedure if addiction appears to bear significant influence on your decision-making process. Contact Austin facial plastic surgeon Dr. Apostolakis at 512-329-8989 to learn more about how we can help you.