All Or Nothing Podcast Episode 4: Extreme Treatments – Why Do People Go Too Far?
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We have all seen it. Someone in the media, on social media, or even walking down the street who has had too much cosmetic work done. We look at them and wonder why. Why would someone allow themselves to get to that point?
In this episode of the All or Nothing Podcast, I explore the reasons behind extreme cosmetic choices and what drives people past what we call the aesthetic end point, where treatments start working against your natural identity rather than for it.
There is real psychology behind it. Dopamine reward cycles, a need for control, the influence of social media validation, and in some cases body dysmorphic disorder all play a role. It is rarely as simple as vanity. Most people going too far genuinely do not realise it is happening.
I also talk about the responsibility that sits with the injector, and why having the confidence to say no to a patient is one of the most important things a practitioner can do. A good injector is your trusted advisor, not just someone who gives you what you ask for.
The episode closes with two practical things you can do as a patient to make sure you are in the right hands.
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Watch Episode 4: Extreme Treatments – Why Do People Go Too Far?
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Written by Dr. Heather Anderson, MBChB, BSc, Urgent Care FRNZCUC, Cosmetic Medicine PGDip - NZSCM | ALLOR Cosmetic Medicine, Auckland