Plastic Surgery and Emotional Wellness
Is it the chicken that laid the egg that came first; or the egg that hatched the chicken that laid the egg? I’m pondering the same question when it comes to plastic surgery and emotional wellness. Does plastic surgery increase emotional wellness or does emotional wellness increase the perceived outcomes of plastic surgery?
Being a melanin girl I’m intrigued by this topic for two reasons: First, because the ideal body proportions for most women “in the culture”, is non-pendulous breasts, a flat tummy and the apple bottom. Secondly, 2023 will be the year that I will travel on the “plastic surgery journey”.
In an article on PubMed about, “What Does the Public Think? Examining Plastic Surgery Perceptions through the Twitterverse”, by Abdeer Kalandar et al. concluded that the majority of tweets posted on Twitter contained inaccurate information that can lead to misperception among the public. Understanding emotional triggers for social sharing provides insight into what is most appealing. To enhance public uptake and sharing of tweets, plastic surgeons can use these findings to promote the specialty using relaxed/content emotions or excitement in their social media posts.
According to the scholars at the University of California, Davis, “Emotional wellness involves the awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our feelings.” Emotional wellness is what helps us create happiness. So, to answer my earlier question, emotional wellness will increase perceived outcomes of plastic surgery.
What can I do if I am emotionally unwell?
Find a therapist or psychiatrist that can provide you with the necessary tools or hacks to change your emotional response towards how you perceive certain events in life.
There are several emotional wellness tips that you can practice to increase your emotional wellness.
Be Intentionally Aware of Your Feelings
If something happens that you perceive as negative, pause, take a deep breath and pay attention to how you’re feeling in that moment. If it’s not an emergency situation, use that opportunity to pinpoint your discomfort about the situation and how you can shift your perception about it.
● Practice MindfulnessMindfulness allows us to focus on the here and now. Stay present. Our strongest emotions are usually rooted in the past or the future.
● Create and Maintain a Positive
Environment This can be achieved physically, per your doctor’s recommendations, by being adequately hydrated, exercising and getting rest/sleep.
Mentally by meditation, journaling/writing your feelings
Socially by surrounding yourself with positive like minded individuals. I call these people my tribe. All
are family, friends, colleagues and/or mentors who helps me stay uplifted emotionally, mentally, spiritually and professionally.
If you or someone you know is looking for a positive online tribe to discuss all things nursing, health and wellness, personal and professional development OR you want to follow my plastic surgery journey follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at “Ask Nurse Sherrie”.
References:
What Does the Public Think? Examining Plastic Surgery Perceptions through the Twitterverse.
Kalandar A, Al-Youha S, Al-Halabi B, Williams J.
Plastic Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jul;142(1):265-274. doi: 10.1097/PRS.000000000000484
APA Reference
Peterson. T. (2021, December 23). What Is Emotional Wellness?, HealthyPlace. Retrieved on 2022, December 30 from
https://www.healthyplace.com/self-help/
self-help-information/what-emotional-wellness
