People who are critical of plastic surgery feel that undergoing any cosmetic procedure is demeaning, because it’s only serving to please others and conform to conventional standards of beauty. People who assert this point of view, however, are missing the whole point of plastic surgery: Opting to undergo plastic surgery is not done for everyone else. Plastic surgery and self-esteem are closely connected, and getting work done is absolutely a form of self-love.

Does Plastic Surgery Help Self-Esteem?

Various studies have been conducted to try to see if plastic surgery and self-esteem are connected. One such study investigated 84 women, all between the ages of 21 and 57, who were scheduled to undergo breast augmentation surgery for cosmetic purposes. The women were all asked to rate their sense of self-esteem using widely accepted scientific scales, completing the assessment before and after their breast augmentation procedure. 

The women in the study reported that their self-esteem score improved from 20.7 before the procedure to 24.9 after the procedure—that’s a staggering 20% increase in self-esteem! This is just one of a number of scientific studies that have definitively shown that plastic surgery can lead to a boost in self-esteem.

How Does Plastic Surgery Help Self-Esteem?

Now that we have established that plastic surgery and self-esteem are correlated, the question becomes how does plastic surgery help self-esteem? Here are the primary reasons why undergoing plastic surgery can lead to a boost in self-esteem.

• Improves the Way You Feel About Your Appearance

Too often, people look in the mirror and immediately identify all of the things wrong with their appearance. With plastic surgery, you can eliminate undesirable aspects of your appearance, allowing you to look in the mirror and feel great about the way you look! For example, if you have always been self-conscious about the appearance of your nose, a nose job can help you alter your nose toward seeing how beautiful you are.

• Plastic Surgery Makes You Feel More Desirable

Once you improve the way you feel about your appearance, you will also feel more desirable to potential partners. People who do not like the way they look are hesitant to put themselves out there to find a healthy relationship. By feeling more attractive, you increase your chances of finding the partner you deserve.

• Plastic Surgery Can Bring Back Your Youthful Vigor

It is hard to feel spry and youthful when your appearance looks anything but young. However, after rejuvenating your appearance with a facelift or other procedure, you are not constantly reminded of your age by the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. This can result in a drastic shift in your mindset, bringing back your youthful vigor and energy.

• You Can Fit Into All of Your Favorite Clothes

Few things are as deflating as finding an awesome outfit or article of clothing at the store, only to find it does not fit well. Plastic surgery can help you fit into your favorite clothing, giving you a seemingly unlimited array of outfits to choose from. Whether it is liposuction or a tummy tuck to get rid of persistent fatty bulges or breast implants to improve the size and shape of your breasts, plastic surgery can make it much easier to find your ideal outfit. 

Plastic Surgery Is a Form of Self-Love

If you are interested in plastic surgery, make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. Don’t get plastic surgery to make your spouse happy, to catch the eye of a crush, or to conform to some societal standard for beauty. Instead, plastic surgery should be for you. Plastic surgery is a form of self-love, as you are giving yourself the present of improved self-esteem.

With higher self-esteem and more self-confidence, you will immediately see the benefits. Higher self-esteem often leads to more success in your career, your love life, your social life, and with your mental health and well-being. 

Practice Self-Love By Requesting a Consultation with Dr. Lapuerta

You deserve to be happy with the way you look. Plastic surgery and self-esteem are directly related, as most people who undergo plastic surgery immediately see the results and feel a boost in their confidence. If you are interested in feeling more confident by addressing a blemish in your appearance, contact Dr. Leo Lapuerta for a plastic surgery consultation today.

Dr. Lapuerta is a plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience serving patients in Katy, Pearland, and Houston, Texas. Dr. Lapuerta has earned a reputation with his former patients for being kind and understanding, using down-to-earth language and clear communication to partner with patients to help them reach their goals. If you are interested in learning more, contact Dr. Lapuerta to schedule a consultation today.