A recent study regarding patient satisfaction after facial plastic surgery revealed that those patients who were taking antidepressants were more satisfied with their outcomes than those who didn’t take them. I would guess that over half of the patients seen in my office are taking antidepressants—a surprisingly high number to some. It would seem intuitive that those patients taking “happy pills” would be more satisfied with their procedure results. Or, maybe those who are not taking antidepressants are simply not…
Plastic Surgery
Poor posture and plastic surgery
Many of my patients know how often I discuss posture in my office. Seeing that I am constantly asked to evaluate an individual’s appearance, it’s easy to note the presence of poor posture and shoulder shrugging. I see three groups of patients who use shoulder shrugging as a “defense mechanism” (something an individual does to protect themselves against something that creates anxiety). Women with particularly small or large breasts. Women who are taller than average. Men that suffer from Gynecomastia…
An About Face
After a significant decline in recent years, facial plastic surgery is making a big comeback. Why the decline in the first place? Well, the initial popularity of non-invasive procedures (like laser services) and minimally invasive procedures (like the “Thread Lift”) were attractive to patients looking for “mini” procedures that they believed would offer them impressive results with little downside. Non plastic surgeons led the charge into these alternatives simply because they perceived on opportunity to get into into the cosmetic…
The Psychology of Plastic Surgery: Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus
When it comes to body self-image, this statement couldn’t be closer to the truth. Women are pretty darn harsh on themselves and men think that they are “studlier” than they actually are. Why is this? Without going into the deep psychosocial analysis and boring you to tears, I suggest it has a lot to do with the perceived role women and men have in our society (and this is changing!). Here are some interesting facts that you might consider when…
Plastic Surgery Gone Right!
As I waited at the checkout counter the other day, I came across a tabloid with the title “Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong.” Every day I listen to patients in my office telling me why they wouldn’t consider a certain procedure because “it’s dangerous.” Even a little couch time watching TV is all that I need to confirm the obvious – we are all flooded with the bizarre and sensationalized aspects of plastic surgery. No wonder patients are afraid. If, supposedly,…
