With so many positive patient satisfaction ratings after plastic surgery in Orange County, it’s clear that cosmetic procedures improve patients’ lives. But has anyone actually conducted a scientific study of this connection? Or is this just an assumption made by

best cosmetic surgeon in orange county ca and our patients?

Looking at Numbers

A recent study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science examined 550 first-time plastic surgery patients at three, six and 12 months after their surgeries. When compared to those who wanted plastic surgery but didn’t follow through and those who didn’t want surgery at all, the surgery patients reported that they were happier, enjoyed life more and had higher self esteem compared to before their procedures. The surgery patients also reported decreased rates of depression and anxiety, plus an improvement in overall life satisfaction and quality of life.

Future Implications

Do the results of this study mean that your life will immediately get better after visiting our practice? Not necessarily. In fact, maintaining realistic expectations about the results of your procedure is one of the best things you can do to ensure a positive outcome.

That being said, it’s only natural that feeling embarrassed or self-conscious about your appearance could contribute to a less cheerful attitude about your life on the whole; we live in a society where our looks matter quite a bit, and that can impact our daily lives.

cosmetic care newport beach ca reviews procedures can improve the aspects of your face and body that you may feel are holding you back, which in turn can lead to higher confidence levels that make a huge impact on your personal and professional life. In that sense, plastic surgery could potentially make you much happier.


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