The reality is, there’s still so much to unravel when it comes to plastic surgery’s effects on one’s psychosocial well-being. Studies often have small sample sizes and short follow-ups with patients, leading to more questions than answers.
But present findings show that plastic surgery INDEED helps increase one’s confidence and body image, leading to a better state of mind.
An example of this is a before-and-after study of 37 plastic surgery patients done by social worker Roberta Honigman and psychiatrists Katharine Phillips and David Castle. According to their findings, cosmetic surgery has positive outcomes on the patients, improving their body image and quality of life.
But if the surgery is grounded on unrealistic expectations, it can aggravate a patient’s depression and anxiety, leading them to request repeat procedures or socially isolate themselves.
Another study by psychologist David Sarwer showed that 87% of cosmetic surgery patients were satisfied with their results even a year after their procedure. Their overall body image improved, and they felt proud of the body feature they altered. They even experienced less negative emotions in social situations.
But patients with personality disorders and relying on surgery to save their relationships received poor results after surgery.
In a nutshell…
Obese plastic surgery is a double-edged sword. Yes, it can help you boost your confidence and drive away feelings of anxiety and depression, but you need to have the right motivation before you get surgery.
Having realistic expectations in your high BMI plastic surgery is the key to satisfactory results.