What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Do You Have It?
True body dysmorphic disorder has to do with people thinking that one particular part of their anatomy is exceedingly deformed or completely incompatible with their happiness. We do see people with problems and do make great improvements in their looks and self-esteem. Most people don’t have this BDD diagnosis. This sort of person would be obsessed about something that to others looks like a minor issue. People suffering from BDD will insist over and over that their problem needs to be corrected. When a surgeon operates on an individual like this, sometimes they end up performing multiple operations, trying to make the patient happy, and no one, surgeon or patient, is satisfied.
This does not mean that we consider you to have body dysmorphic disorder if you think you need a touchup. The fact is that most individuals who want touchups are quite reasonable in their requests and have completely clear expectations about what to expect. They just need our advice about what is possible with touchup procedures. Please don’t hesitate to ask for improvement surgery after your initial surgery, because this often can effect a much more satisfied patient with improved results. As long as you are not obsessed with details, and can objectively listen to the surgeon’s opinion on what’s possible and what isn’t possible, BDD is very unlikely to be an issue.
All the best,
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Robert Yoho, M.D.
You Are Always Welcome in Our Office, No Matter How Long it’s Been
We have patients who are embarrassed to come back and see us, even ten years after the procedure, because they’ve gained weight or they haven’t taken care of themselves or they’re afraid there’s going to be some sort of charge.
Consultations are always free, and we particularly love to see our established patients back years after the event to see how they’ve done, see what’s happened in their lives, and let them know what’s happened in our lives. Our door is always open to any of our friends who just want to drop by and say hello and/or discuss another cosmetic issue or ask us what’s new. Visit my Los Angeles cosmetic surgery website for Liposuction Los Angeles and information about all the procedures available.
I don’t like to call these people “old patients” because it’s getting so I’m the “old doctor” and they’re the “young patient.” I like to call them established patients!
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Robert Yoho, M.D.
