You Know You....Not Who
Dr. Melody Lynd is a plastic surgeon in Campbell, California, with over 23 years of experience in plastic and general surgery. Renowned for her precision and compassionate approach, she specializes in cosmetic procedures, including facial enhancements, body contouring, and breast surgeries, as well as reconstructive care..... more
First step to learning what, we will call them "interventions", suits you is to really get to know you. It isn't that hard when you have someone, like me, point things out with the eye of how we evaluate patients not only as a plastic surgeon, but also as a fellow human being.
Wow, I'm looking through a catalogue and absolutely love this dress. Love the color, love the cut, love the style. And, it looks great on the model. So, I buy it and when I put it on, as lovely as the dress is, I look like a mushroom. It makes me look chunky. Not necessarily fat but no definition. Definitely not a flattering look. Where did things go wrong? The issue is not the fact that the model is much younger than I. From the eyes of fashion, one must know their body type. I'm petite, square build, buxom, and short-waisted. Therefore, empire waist with pleated skirts will not flatter my look. Nor will busy patterns. The model is tall, thin, maybe square as well, but tall and not so buxom. Conclusion, something may work for one person but not for you. Obvious, you say. Melody, tell me something I don't know. HOWEVER, every day whether at work or socially, this is the most common mistake people make.
This doesn't hold just with skin care but also surgery. "My friend had lipo and you can really see her waist and her boobs stick out more." or "The picture on a website says that this girl got a 350cc implant and I want to look like her" or " Why do I need more filler than my daughter who is 30 years younger than I?" Daily, I hear it. And, maybe the main problem at hand comes from what I studied with my MPH these concerning body dysmorphic disorder.
That being said, it is my job to educate and evaluate what I am actively hearing and listening to. Most times, not all, it is not body dysmorphic disorder. Lesson one: first know that nothing is permanent and changes with daily habits and age. How old are you? What are your habits? smoking is never good for your skin.....period. Diet, exercise and water are the cornerstones. So are sleep and stress management. How about the skin, in general, how do I know what products optimally work on my skin? That is what we will cover in the next blog. In the meantime, celebrate your uniqueness.
