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Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery
* Psychology of Plastic Surgery * Plastic Surgery and Self Esteem * Psychology of Breast Ptosis * Psychology of Breast Reduction * Psychology of Breast Reconstruction * Psychology of Augmentation Mammoplasty * Breast Implants and Psychology * Breast Implants and Confidence * Breast Implants and Self Esteem * Psychological Risks of Breast Enlargement * Plastic Surgery Addiction * Non-Surgical Breast Enlargement Placebo * Breast Surgery Nocebo * Mind/Body/Spirit Breast Enhancement Surgery * Psychology of Gynecomastia * Psychologist with a Scalpel Understanding Psychology of Cosmetic SurgeryPeople have 2 components to their minds: the conscious mind and the subconscious (sometimes called the unconscious). Women might be aware of conscious issues they have with their bodies and their breasts in particular. However, they are probably not aware how these issues subconsciously affect them, their personalities and their social interactions with the world around them. Truly bothersome subconscious issues which are repressed can also be the cause of numerous health problems from back pain to headaches, stomach discomfort to ulcers, IBS to fibromyalgia. All these conditions are common psychosomatic expressions of deeply troubling emotional issues.Although many women know that they have negative feelings towards their breasts, some can not imagine just how emotionally painful these issues have become, because their subconscious minds repress the pain. This is the causation behind all psychologically induced pain syndromes and many mental and emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. For additional information about a wide range of problematic conditions which can result from subconscious repression, please visit the psychologically induced pain syndromes resource on the Cure Back Pain website. Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery EffectsWomen are generally very body conscious and try their best to live up to cultural standards of beauty. Society can be demanding and cruel, often making some women feel as if they can never measure up to the accepted ideals of attractiveness and physical perfection displayed in the media. This effect can be experienced exponentially by women who have aged past their youthful years or women who have suffered the physical changes associated with childbirth. Women often become their own harshest critics, finding flaws and problems all over their bodies. No body part is more sensitive for most women than finding potential problems with their breasts. The breasts represent the very symbols of fertility, sexuality, motherhood, desire, and femininity and any perceived problem with her breasts can trouble a woman to no end. Regardless of the problem she sees, whether it is size, shape, feel, symmetry, ptosis, or coloration, this physical complaint will severely affect the woman’s body image, self confidence and social interactions.Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery as a TreatmentCosmetic surgery is an empowering experience which allows a woman to address deep seated body image issues. Correcting actual or perceived problems with the breasts is a wonderful and obvious result of excellent plastic surgery. However, the fixes which take place in the subconscious emotional mind are the biggest alterations within the woman and greatly outweigh any physical improvements. Doing something proactive to improve the body is food for the mind and the soul. Looking in the mirror everyday and seeing a pleasing body is a rewarding and confidence building experience. Working toward the ideal self is one method of transcending previous limits, fears and self imposed restrictions. This leads to a heightened sense of accomplishment, greater ability to achieve and satisfaction with doing something truly meaningful to YOU. In essence, cosmetic surgery is a highly personal experience which is part of the noble pursuit of total self improvement.Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery ConsiderationsSome women experience internal conflicts or external pressures not to undergo surgery, even though they might desire the physical changes greatly. Many feel or are made to feel as if they are being superficial, surface and silly in their quest to improve their bodies. Of course, this is nonsense, since the MIND, BODY and SPIRIT are equally important parts of the self. You can not have a completely unified trinity by neglecting to care for any of the three. Feeling satisfaction from improving the body through cosmetic surgery is no more foolish or superficial than eating right or exercising to maintain form and function. We all know that beauty is only skin deep, but a women who is confident that she has done everything to look her best is truly happy and beautiful INSIDE and OUT.Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery RecommendationIf cosmetic surgery is your real desire and your reasons for wanting the operation are justifiable, then you owe it to yourself to learn more about your chosen procedure. Do not talk yourself out of it because of some hidden guilt or feeling of self indulgence. Caring for the body is a normal part of a healthy lifestyle and creating a beautiful anatomy is a praiseworthy pursuit. The body is after all, the physical representation of our soul and spirit. If we feel beautiful, there is no reason not to become beautiful. Talk to a qualified cosmetic surgeon to see if a procedure might just be what you really need to get you out of that emotional funk and into a place of spiritual nirvana. You never know how your life might change, until you try…Breast Plastic Surgery Interactive Forum The Breast Plastic Surgery Newsletter. Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery to Breast Plastic Surgery Home page 11/15/07 Revised 7/4/08
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