Intervening in Perception, Not the Mirror: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Aesthetic Surgery
Aesthetic surgery is a powerful tool that addresses demands related to external appearance, enhances self-confidence, and improves quality of life. However, does every aesthetic request stem from a real physical problem? Or does the issue sometimes begin not in the mirror, but in perception? At this point, we encounter Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which compels us to reconsider the boundaries and responsibilities of aesthetic surgery.
