Plastic Surgery and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Filed in archive Quick introduction on March 4, 2010

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We might admit or not but we are smitten by Hollywood bodies and somewhere deep inside our heart we would like to achieve those well toned bodies and in this desire become picture perfect we end up becoming victims of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. This is a condition where a person gets obsessed with cosmetic flaws which might be real or imaginary and a psychological disorder like this tends to disrupt the quality of life of an individual.

A person suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder tends to perform several cosmetic surgeries on themselves to correct these flaws and in returns renders more harm to themselves than good. A person becomes critical of the perceived flaw even though everything is right with them. In number of cases, this obsession could lead to depression and social isolation.

People suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder are obsessed with certain body parts such as hair, nose and skin. Around 2% of the world population is believed to be suffering from this disorder. The desire to look picture perfect has given birth to Body Dysmorphic Disorder and in case it is not detected and treated at an early stage the patients could end up committing suicide.

If you feel you are suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder, waste no time and consult a LA Plastic Surgeon as they are regarded as experts for treatment of this disorder.