Being realistic about your outcome is a high-priority conversation you should always have with your plastic surgeon. It is of utmost importance for a patient to understand what surgery is capable of changing and to what degree. If you expect something that is impossible to achieve, you are setting yourself up for failure. ![]() As doctors, we watch out for people who are trying to achieve perfection, because we know there’s no such thing. Even when you’re born, you’re not perfect. Everyone is asymmetric to some degree. All of us have small flaws or variations in our skin. People who are obsessed with their version of perfection are a red flag to doctors, often signaling they have obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you really take a close look at people who look “perfect,” you will see many imperfections. Next time you get a chance, take a close look at a picture of your favorite “perfect-looking” model or celebrity without makeup (search #nomakeup on Instagram), and you’ll see what I mean. Our beauty actually lies in our imperfections, the small asymmetries or marks that draw our eye into the person’s soul (Joaquin Phoenix’s lip or Marilyn Monroe’s mole are perfect examples.) A slight asymmetry or mark is not only “normal” but desirable for a natural look. Also, any part of the body that has “two sides”—the eyes, the eyebrows, and particularly, the breasts—are areas where some people get hung on the idea that the two sides should be exactly alike. But that’s just not the way any of us are made. To expect perfect symmetry is unrealistic, and perfect symmetry can even make you look unnatural. Learn how to have realistic and healthy expectations for your next cosmetic procedure by getting your copy of, “Making the Cut” available for purchase on Amazon.
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