Plastic Surgery: It is an addiction???

Does plastic surgery gives an addiction? The answer is absolutely yes.  Plastic surgery addiction falls into a category of addiction known as behavioral or process addiction. They addicted to the physical changes despite any harmful effects.

This phenomenon has been mushrooming nowdays because everyone craving for physical perfection. In 2014, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported that Americans spending more than 12 billion dollars on plastic surgery with more than 10 million cosmetic procedures performed in 2014. Michael Edwards, MD, President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery states that the total number of male undergoing cosmetic procedures has skyrocketed by 43% in 2014.

According to board certified New York plastic surgeon, Dr. Sydney Coleman, the reason for this phenomenon happening due to a medical condition called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Individual who suffered from this disorder has an abnormality imagination about their appearance as they saw themselves ugly although it is not. This obsession causes significant social or occupational impairment, as well as emotional problems. They often seek plastic surgery in order to alleviate their distress about themselves.

Heidi Montag become addicted with plastic surgery

Furthermore, social factors also play a significant role in plastic surgery addiction. Most of the celebrities these days are having physical perfection as they get plastic surgery. For example, Heidi Montag who is an actress and fashion designer gets ten plastic surgery procedures although she is already famous. Many people are obsessed or at least highly interested in this doings because of this tiny minority of people who are famous. They want to become beautiful, attractive and have the same features as their favorite movie star without think about the consequences.

At the root of it all, it is back to that person itself. Although there is no magic lamp to rub on or shining star to wish upon, one should not change to gain others acceptance. Inner beauty is more important than physical beauty as it shines longer. We are what our appearance reflects.