Cosmetic surgery of mind

Cosmetic plastic surgeon is  called “psychologist with  the knife”. Minor changes that plastic surgeon  makes on persons body or face  have  profound  impact on patient,’s sense of selfesteem and wellbeing.

People often are self conscious about their appearance. This self consciousness  can be minor where person tries to hide the defect by makeup, hair style or clothes.  But in  major cases person avoids meeting people and  getting photographs clicked. People with body  disfigurement- like male breast and flat chested woman  may avoid sports activity, swimming and social gatherings. In most severe cases of body dissatisfaction person may become antisocial and stop studies and work.

Self conciousness is  sometimes  grossly disproportionate to actual problem. Nose, mouth , male breasts  and female breasts are most commonly known  to cause  severe mental distress. Body image problems are also a product of  social interaction. Quest for perfect faces and bodies make more and more teenagers feel inadequate. Teasing by family members or friends aggravates the problem.

Society at times  stereotypes  obese people as lazy and not serious about work. Man with a knife mark on face may be perceived as a violent person. People with burn mark on face may  receive unwanted sympathy and pity.

In Indian scenario cosmetic surgery is  very common  around marriageable age. Arranged marriages bring out the insecurities.   College going teenagers too are prone to have inferiority complex  and fitting in  issues .  Women and men seek cosmetic surgery  during midlife crisis when women feel insecure in relationship  or if they are getting divorced and planning to turn a new leaf in their life.

Plastic surgery alone can not  take care of all the  psychological issues. Sometimes body image problems can persist even after correction of problem

Its very important that you should discuss all aspects of your surgery including its psychological effect with your plastic surgeon. This will help you get the best out of your plastic surgery .