In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Cosmetic surgery boosts self-esteem. They talk self-love, external validation, their own cosmetic experiences, and much more…

 

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Total Number of Votes: 161 responded. Agree = 58 % Disagree = 42 %

 

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Resources/References:

Review of self-esteem in brain: http://journal.psych.ac.cn/xlkxjz/EN/abstract/abstract3770.shtml

 

Higher self-esteem leads to better self-reported physical health: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-34793-x

 

Self-esteem neural signature: https://elifesciences.org/articles/28098

 

Why critique hits us harder than compliments: https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/13/4/404/4911785

 

Your brain on confidence: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolyncenteno/2018/04/18/your-brain-on-confidence/?sh=38764baa60cb

 

Summary of 2012 study showing surgery doesn’t alter mental health: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/open-gently/201212/plastic-surgery-doesnt-boost-self-esteem

 

Summary of study on people who reported feeling more self-esteem after surgery: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130311091121.htm

 

2016 study which found no difference in psychological profiles in subjects seeking surgery vs those that weren't: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/55147248.pdf

 

2020 study on sexual self-esteem, attitude to body image and well-being following surgery:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7482527/