When Botox Becomes Body Dysmorphia: The 30% Rule
About this episode
Dr. Caroline Leaf and her daughter Dominique discuss the psychological implications of cosmetic procedures like Botox and how to differentiate self-improvement from body dysmorphia.
Dr. Caroline Leaf and her daughter Dominique go past the beauty debate into what happens in your mind when you consider a cosmetic procedure. It is for anyone who has asked "should I get Botox?", felt judged for it, or worried a friend is going too far. You will learn to tell self-improvement from body dysmorphia, why the injections won't fix your life, and how to decide from self-worth, not comparison. What you'll learn:• How to tell healthy self-improvement from body dysmorphia• The 30% rule: how much thinking about your looks is too much• Why fillers and injectables can't fix what you are missing• The six signs a cosmetic habit is tipping into obsession• Why commenting on a woman's body says more about you• What preventative Botox in your 20s really trades off• How to raise it with someone you love without shaming them Support the sponsors: -Quince: free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/leaf -Ritual: 25% off your first month at ritual.com/leaf - Shopify: free trial at shopify.com/leaf - Veracity: up to 65% off with code DRLEAF at veracityhealth.co Resources: Dr. Leaf's…
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