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Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve your Mental Health?

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Warm-up Questions

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “cosmetic surgery”?
Do you think changing your appearance can change how you feel mentally? Why or why not?
What pressures (if any) do people feel today to look a certain way?

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Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve your Mental Health?

Personal examples and the big business of looking good (00:00 – 01:07)

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1. Why did the woman the speaker knew get cosmetic surgery?

To lose weight quickly
To change the shape of her nose
To remove bags underneath her eyes
To get a face lift

2. What does the speaker say about the cosmetics industry?

Most people regret spending money on appearance
Business is declining because people prefer natural looks
Business is always good and people spend a lot of money to look good
Only celebrities can afford cosmetic procedures

3. What main question does the speaker introduce for the video?

Does cosmetic surgery improve mental health?
How to do cosmetic surgery at home
Which cosmetic surgery is the safest?
Why people stop using social media

Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve your Mental Health?

Definition, statistics, and motivations for surgery (01:07 – 03:27)

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1. How does the speaker define cosmetic surgery?

Only procedures done for medical emergencies
Surgical and non-surgical procedures that enhance and reshape body structures to improve appearance
Only surgeries that reduce body fat
A type of therapy that improves self-esteem

2. According to the video, in the U.S. in 2020, what percentage of surgeries were done on females?

3. What does the speaker say cosmetic surgery can provide quickly for some people?

A long period of careful personal reflection
A cure for all mental illnesses
Guaranteed lifelong happiness
Immediate gratification

Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve your Mental Health?

Mental health conditions, BDD, and the final conclusion (03:27 – 07:04)

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1. In the University of Kansas study mentioned, what percent of patients had or have had a psychological disorder?

2%
44.1%
98%
15%

2. How is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) described in the video?

A disorder that only affects teenagers
A condition cured easily through surgery
An intense fixation on an imagined defect in appearance
A fear of hospitals and doctors

3. What is the speaker’s overall conclusion about cosmetic surgery and mental health?

It always improves mental health for everyone
It can help many people, but may not help (or may worsen) mental health for people with pre-existing mental illness
It improves mental health only when done in another country
It never improves mental health for anyone

Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve your Mental Health?

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1. Which factor does the speaker connect to increased motivation to get cosmetic surgery?

Less access to medical care
More time spent reading books
Pressure and images on social media
Lower prices for organic food

2. What does the speaker suggest may lead to better results for someone with anxiety or depression who wants surgery?

Ignoring mental health and focusing only on appearance
Getting multiple surgeries as quickly as possible
Avoiding all professional medical advice
Dealing with pre-existing issues first through counseling, medication, or both

3. Why might cosmetic surgery worsen mental health for some people, according to the video?

Because high expectations may not be met
Because surgery always causes personality disorders
Because social media disappears after surgery
Because doctors refuse to do follow-up visits

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Can Cosmetic Surgery Improve your Mental Health?

Why do you think some people feel better after cosmetic procedures, even if the change is small?
What role do you think social media plays in body image and self-esteem?
Should cosmetic surgery clinics screen patients for mental health conditions? Why or why not?
What are healthier alternatives to cosmetic surgery for improving self-confidence?