Deciding to have plastic or cosmetic surgery is a big decision, which requires careful consideration. It is normal to have a range of feelings, which can often be conflicting. 

On the one hand, you may be feeling positive and keen to change that one thing that you feel is holding you back. On the other hand, you might be wracked with doubt, fears or guilt.

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Here are some of the most common reasons for wanting surgery that you might identify with but you might have others which are personal to you and which we can explore together:

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• Feeling that you look aged and tired

• Wanting to feel better about your body image

• Wanting to feel generally more confident at work, in your relationships, when meeting people

• Wanting to be able to wear the clothes that currently don’t suit your shape

• Struggling with keeping weight off and wanting an extra bit of help

• Wanting to feel at the top of your game at work or get a promotion, feeling that your age or appearance is holding you back

• ‘Zoom face ‘ – Feeling shocked when seeing yourself on Zoom or Teams meetings

• Hoping to feel generally more confident

• Believing it will make you happier

• Hoping it will improve your relationship or your sex life

• Wanting a confidence boost after a relationship breakdown or a divorce 

• To look and feel more healthy

• To be able to run around with your children, to enjoy sports you are passionate about, but which you can’t currently do

• To put an end to the neck and back pain associated with having large breasts

• To stop feeling ashamed about your large nose or ears and to start wearing your hair up 

• To stop feeling you need to cover up for fear of unwanted attention and comments

• To please your partner or to keep up with friends

• Because the constant bombarding of the perfect face and body in social media is making you feel bad about yourself and getting you down

• To feel like the ‘you’ you have always wanted to be

• To feel in control 

• To smooth away folds and wrinkles so that you can enjoy wearing makeup again

• Feeling that you deserve it and want to make the most of life whilst you can