The Ugly Reality Of Plastic Surgery ADDICTION

The Ugly Reality Of Plastic Surgery ADDICTION - When Beauty Turns Ugly

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My previous WBTU video about the history of breast implants, created a lot of interesting conversation about cosmetic surgery in general.
There are those who have no issue with it, those who hate it but today we are going to be discussing those who love it, or are somewhat addicted to plastic surgery.
According to the Addiction centre :
"Plastic surgery addiction is a behavioral disorder which causes a person to want to constantly change their appearance by undergoing plastic surgery. This disorder may cause someone to spend thousands of dollars on multiple operations, all of which may not ultimately make them any happier. Plastic surgery addiction begins with an initial and positive experience. When someone who lives with debilitating insecurity feels better about their appearance after their first operation, they may decide to have another one to correct another "flaw." As soon as plastic surgery becomes the solution to negative self-perception, some people will sign up for as many procedures as they can afford. Some plastic surgery addicts even try to modify themselves to look like someone else, such as a celebrity they admire"
And this can become an even bigger issue for multiple reasons
First of all surgery isn't always successful and with many surgeries, they can be botched, lead to complications.
Some surgeons may even refuse to perform anymore procedures leading to those with addiction finding less safe and unregulated ways to change their appearance. And a common one we will explore a bit of today also is tissue death.
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00:47 Plastic Surgery Addiction
03:43 The Lion Queen
07:44 Jessica Alves Surgery Addiction
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16:21 Reid Ewing Surgery Addiction
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@kathleen1697 11 ай бұрын

Hairdressers spot skin cancer on clients, so there's no reason plastic surgeons can't spot body dysmorphia. They could add a few routine screening questions to their consults, especially when you know a person has had multiple previous procedures!

@nicoleranulf3027 11 ай бұрын

Yes! A good hairdresser will also gently talk you down from getting a style or color that might not be flattering or could damage your hair.

@goblin_corpse 11 ай бұрын

Or at least have a referral system in place. When I got diagnosed with BPD the GP couldn't help me but they could sign post me to someone who was able to. Why surgeons can't/don't do that is utterly beyond me. Especially in cases of *obvious* surgical addiction.

@deecal4104 11 ай бұрын

This isn’t exactly the same but years back I had a miscarriage and was deeply depressed by it - went to doc and got a tubal ligation. I feel like my doc knew I just had a miscarriage and maybe should have convinced me to put it off a while. I deeply regret it and wish I’d tried again 😢

@melanie4659 11 ай бұрын

I think they do - at least in NL they do, - the problem is that people with bdd will lie if they know certain answers stand in the way of getting surgery.

@jojol.2630 11 ай бұрын

⁠@@nicoleranulf3027 I mean I don’t think a bad haircut is on the same level as plastic surgery. I’ve heard too many horror stories of people who’s hairdressers either cut off someone’s really long hair when they only wanted a few inches off (I have really long hair and that would destroy me) or femme people who want a more ‘boyish’ haircut and the hairdresser refuses and causes them more stress. Suggestions are okay, but they shouldn’t impose their standards on someone else. I’m speaking for haircuts, I can’t speak on color or treatments.

@tyneury 11 ай бұрын

when jessica said "i don't care about the dangers as long as i like the outcome" im a recovered opiate addict and this is the literal mindset around addiction. "i don't care if it's harmful as long as i feel good after/when i do it"

@skrittle555 11 ай бұрын

dude yes! i'm a food addict in recovery and it's so similar! chasing that high, never satisfied, in denial about the risks. all addictions share some commonalities it seems.

@zen_ccg 11 ай бұрын

Addiction is a mental disorder in the DSM-V for a reason! It needs a lot of psychological help to work through any addiction, whether it's gambling, shopping, drugs, alcohol, surgery, tattoos, piercings, eating, exercise, etc etc. Lot's of different "types" when all it really is, is different presentations of the same disorder!

@WhitneyDahlin 9 ай бұрын

@@zen_ccgI completely agree with you guys! I no this is an old comment but tattoo artists have an ethical and legal obligation to not permanently alter someone's body by putting a tattoo or a piercing on it if they are intoxicated or if they seem like they're mentally ill and not in their right mind. Plastic surgeons should have that exact same ethical and legal obligation! They should not be allowed to get plastic surgery has someone who is addicted to it and is clearly suffering from a mental issue! It's literally the exact same thing!

@BL-hw4mn 8 ай бұрын

@@skrittle555You have my sympathy. Food is one of the hardest addictions to conquer.

@skrittle555 8 ай бұрын

@@BL-hw4mn thank you so much! i'm down 95 lbs and have maintained it for nearly three years now, but i'm still far from perfect.

@SheilaMarguerite 11 ай бұрын

The risks of the illegal and unregulated injections are absolutely horrifying, I feel so bad for anyone suffering from that level of body dysmorphia.

@xiolaamapola3180 11 ай бұрын

Body dysmorphia is like a sort of prison cuz it's in your mind n you can never get away from it. It's so awful 😢

@trish1344 11 ай бұрын

Regarding plastic surgeons looking for body dysmorphia, one of my former therapists kick-started her private practice by reaching out to local plastic surgeons so that they could refer any patients to her for evaluation if there were any concerns about their state of mind. They would then require confirmation that there weren’t an underlying psychological struggles causing them to seek surgery before moving forward. Ethical plastic surgeons should do that, especially if they genuinely care for their patients. I know that can sound a little shady, but she was a genuinely wonderful therapist working with body dysmorphia and EDs, and it’s really important that plastic surgeons and therapists work together as we see more and more procedures and body image issues.

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

I actually think that’s great. Like you said I think it’s ethical!

@strayiggytv 11 ай бұрын

One of the problems among many with the American health care system is none of the doctors, specialists or therapists seem to talk to one another or run on compatible systems. Just getting medical records transferred is nearly impossible and I've had doctors prescribe me medicine that conflicts with other medicine in a dangerous way because "I couldn't get a hold of your records". Heck you have to fill out what medicines you take everytime you go to a doctor here so I feel like it would be really easy to just lie about how much surgery you've had.

@sglazekkg6875 11 ай бұрын

I've had plastic surgery before (years ago, happy with the results, one procedure - I'd consider it a "healthy" plastic surgery experience, if one can be had). Well-regarded surgeon in Beverly Hills that had a therapist on staff to do baseline screenings that were mandatory and could do more intensive evaluations if they had concerns. I got a longer-than-usual one because I have a history of eating disorder and other mental health history and I totally get why they did so. I agree that an ethical surgeon has a duty to try to screen for clients who may be getting surgery for unhealthy reasons or have unrealistic expectations. A good, reputable, ethical surgeon almost certainly would have turned many of these people down. Mine certainly would have.

@mercedesvelasquez8781 11 ай бұрын

@@sglazekkg6875good reputable plastic surgeon's do that very thing while these off market over sea's shady surgeon's are the one's giving these wonderful surgeon's a bad image along with a horrific reputation unfortunately...

@bestaqua23 10 ай бұрын

Where I live every plastic surgery has this ( you have to have a note from a psychologist) and we have way way lower regret rate compered to the u.s when it comes to plastic surgery

@jasminelise85 11 ай бұрын

I once went to a consultation for a rhinoplasty since my nose always was an insecurity of mine. The surgeon actually recommended against the surgery bc he said that it would take away from my kind of exotic look and the risks far outweighed the benefits because only minimal things would be „corrected“. I applaud this surgeon for this honest consultation and ever since then my insecurity is almost gone - I am glad I didn’t get my nose done and look like every other plastic nose out there. I still look like myself ❤

@leviacronym6770 10 ай бұрын

I'm glad he advised against it. I'm assuming that's you in your profile pic, and I think your nose looks good. You're a very lovely woman and you don't need to change a thing.

@jasminelise85 10 ай бұрын

@@leviacronym6770 thank you ❤️

@jacquelynroe9036 9 ай бұрын

So glad you had that outcome! Everyone’s noses are starting to look alike these days. It’s like we’ve lost any sort of appreciation for unique beauty.

@BL-hw4mn 8 ай бұрын

@@leviacronym6770At least if she ever tries lip fillers they’re not permanent and they’re easy to dissolve

@Beanits 7 ай бұрын

Omg just looked at your profile pic and you are GORGEOUS!!!

@GenXfrom75 11 ай бұрын

Seems to me, some "reputable" surgeons kept saying yes to these folks, and they needed to be told NO... And were desperately in need of a GOOD mental health therapist 😢

@reba738 11 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%, it's money over morals, unfortunately. It's extremely unethical and you put it perfectly, they should be appointed a therapist for their obvious body dismorphia and fix the internal issues.

@catnip4587 11 ай бұрын

Money!!!!!!

@virginiadare1587 11 ай бұрын

Yes. My cousin-in-law worked for a cosmetic surgeon and the surgeon frequently turned people away, including Courtney Love. (I have LOADS of cousins-in-law, so this is hardly a huge reveal.)

@GenXfrom75 11 ай бұрын

@@reba738 yep... So often the issues likely started early. And have nothing to do with aging. So young, they start trying to fix things broken inside by fixating on their outsides. Deeply heartbreaking 💔

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Agreeeeed. I do wonder if they do get any sort of training in recognising mental health disorders

@justnana13-klj40 11 ай бұрын

My Mother had the old, bad silicone implants in 1978. Back then, patients were not told they needed to be replaced every ten years or so. Take it uo to 1999. My daughter was at 3 years old. Mom tells me she can't pick her up anymore. That she felt like liquid was running down her side, inside. That was the day i foubd out she had implants. I made her an appt with a plastic surgeon. Who immediately sent her to the hospital for imaging. They had calcified - throughout her entire system. From there, it was all downhill. She passed in 2018. The details are sad, infuriating. With this, i implore people, please, do your research. Esp the surgeons. And if you need sonething corrected from a potentially bad surgery, elective or not, do it. She waited too late...

@maryeckel9682 11 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry that happened to her!

@justnana13-klj40 11 ай бұрын

@@maryeckel9682 thank you.💜

@drivethrupoet 11 ай бұрын

20 years!

@dendex26 11 ай бұрын

This just broke my heart into pieces. I'm so very for your loss. Your mom's story is so scary & tragic. 💔💔💔

@justnana13-klj40 11 ай бұрын

@@dendex26 thank you. I figure if it helps one person...

@msSweeTae 11 ай бұрын

Two years ago I started an invisalign therapy (?) for my front teeth. As soon as they were straight I started noticing others things I would love to change even though I couldn't care less before. That's when I understood people who fall into plastic surgery addiction and it only took this small "procedure" to make feel this way.

@Mememeep 9 ай бұрын

Had my teeth straightened too. Luckily for me that's the only thing I wanna change. 😅😅 I didn't like my nose before but I can't imagine my face with a new nose.

@xxxxx-iu4fw 4 ай бұрын

That’s so interesting! I’m currently in braces but I’m not sure if I will or won’t end up like that. My orthodontist keeps suggesting I get a type of filling to make 2 of my teeth bigger so there’s no gaps but honestly I like my teeth being the size they are, especially because the main reason they needed to be straightened was because they used to be so bad I actually couldn’t eat certain foods. In fact I miss my tooth gap a little, lol (not the severe overbite & shi just the little gap, it was cute & made me look like my mom)

@londonmellow 11 ай бұрын

to each their own, but honestly looking into the mirror and not recognizing myself would be so terrifying

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree. I get filler in my nose and check and chin sometimes. I remember when I first got my nose done I was a little freaked out. I couldn’t stop staring at my nose cos I looked so different

@Lin-ys7gb 11 ай бұрын

With body dysmorphia they probably looked different to themselves every day regardless of having plastic surgery. I see myself differently every day. Suddenly having a smaller nose after surgery or bigger lips wouldn't scare me or surprise me at all. We already have a poor idea of what we look like, so the shock some people experience just wouldn't happen. Of course this is different for each person, but this is my experience and I can imagine other people might feel similarly.

@bil8647 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelsh I had to have my nose completely reconstructed at 15 due to an ice hocky accident. Same year I got braces and glasses. The surgeon said to come back in my early 20's and they would redo my nose to fit my adult face. I didn't because I couldn't imagine going through that kind of pain, plus the shock of seeing a new face all over again. On the upside at 60 people think I'm much younger because I don't have the enlargement of cartilage from an aging nose.

@amandahahn-davidson511 11 ай бұрын

It literally is. I had to have a jaw surgery and it altered my entire face, causing me to go through an entire year of not recognizing myself in the mirror. I would never want to go through something like that again

@skrittle555 11 ай бұрын

honestly i think that's how people with body dysmorphia feel looking at their normal faces though. i used to have severely horrible self esteem and just felt so ugly no matter what i did. i didn't feel "like myself." but i did the hard work in therapy instead of resorting to plastic surgery. and i'm so glad i did. imo the bravest thing you can do in today's society is to love yourself despite all of your flaws.

@jennismith2 11 ай бұрын

A cosmetic surgeon did a study on cosmetic surgeons and found that 20-30% themselves suffer from a form of “beauty dysmorphia”, where they stop seeing excessive plastic surgery as being eccesdive

@cassidybrewer 11 ай бұрын

Link?

@skrittle555 11 ай бұрын

i heard about that study a while back. makes you wonder if plastic surgeons would even be good at recognizing mental health issues related to your appearance or if they would consider symptoms of BDD within normal range because they experience it too.

@mistyblue8913 2 ай бұрын

That explains alot

@V0IDM0TH 9 ай бұрын

I had a boob tumor removed when I was 17 (benign fibroadenoma, everything was ok) and the doctor insisted upon cutting around my areola so "iT WoN't LeAVe a sCAr" but I didn't care and didn't want my nipple shanked. My left nipple hasn't been the same since, and didn't realize until several years later watching that botched show how easy it is to completely ruin nipple nerves. It's been 8 years and temperature changes still cause burning, stabbing nipple pains, but since it's my left side, people get concerned and think I'm having a heart attack when it acts up and I have to be like 'Nah, it's just my bad nipple' ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@raigenhuss7030 4 ай бұрын

I have a benign fibroadenoma too!! It’s about 4cm, but I didn’t get it removed because insurance won’t cover the procedure. It’s super uncomfortable sometimes but what are you gonna do! Now I have a metal tag in it so future mammograms know that it’s been biopsied already

@V0IDM0TH 4 ай бұрын

@@raigenhuss7030 Wait they put a little metal tag in it? That's BR00TAL🤘!!! And also a little freaky. I found out that they don't use the dissolving kind of stitches when they reattach tendons and ever since then I've periodically been staring at my palm incredulously thinking "it's still there‽ They're still there‽ THE STITCHIES IN THERE STILL‽‽‽" I still have some smaller wee fibroadenomas in my boobs that sometimes become more noticable with hormonal fluctuations. It's also kinda freaky-deaky but they haven't gotten as big as the one I had removed and they don't jut out so I guess they're fine. Ah, human bodies. Imperfect and confusing machines ¯\_(⊙︿⊙)_/¯

@Vonononie 11 ай бұрын

I’ve seen a acquaintance with body dysmorphia go through ED during her teens, then multiple plastic surgeries in adulthood. She’s always chasing the next procedure as “life will be good once I get x done”. Now we are mature and aging this is causing more issues. The problem with BD is that getting surgery doesn’t solve the underlying issues, and in some cases makes it much worse

@Alizoomzoom 11 ай бұрын

I have an ed and body issues and that's why I'm glad I'm poor because I feel like I'd get addicted to plastic surgery if I had the money to access it

@darkydoom 11 ай бұрын

100% true. Before I had my 360 I knew it wouldn't make me think or feel differently, but I needed it for medical issues and 1 year later, yeah I still think I'm fat and hate my body, but I know it's a brain problem, not a body problem

@SparklyPotatoes 11 ай бұрын

@@Alizoomzoom no exactly i'm afraid if i started, i wouldnt stop

@spikethepichu3445 11 ай бұрын

I genuinely love “Botched,” Terry and Paul (the surgeons) go out of their way for people who do need help, have turned away people who just want dangerous cosmetic work and have been refused by other drs, and are extremely compassionate about gender-affirming surgeries and trans patients. It’s all about educating people, not shaming them

@rheawelsh4142 8 ай бұрын

It's good when genuinely good people can sneak by and use the funding of reality TV for something good

@sarahg2665 7 ай бұрын

I can’t believe Jocelyn claims she’s had no plastic surgery. I swear I’ve seen multiple videos breaking down exactly what work she had done and when with clips of her talking about it.

@virginiadare1587 11 ай бұрын

I'm thankful I don't have the money to get elective surgeries because my body dysmorphia is pretty bad. I'm also glad Jessica has found some peace in her body.

@heatherduke7703 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, she has said many times over the years, “I feel good, I’m done,” so I would take this most recent declaration with a grain of salt. Is it even ethical to perform gender reassignment surgeries on someone who is clearly suffering from mental illness?

@societycrumbles 11 ай бұрын

I have bad body and face dysmorphia, and honestly, if I wasn't broke as hell, I'd probably had a lot of stuff done. It's really hard to live hating your own reflection 😓

@Maleni143 11 ай бұрын

Me too, I explained to my husband just yesterday, what you see in a funhouse mirror, is what i see and feel every day. He tries to lift me up and make me feel beautiful, but in my head all i see is a gross fat blob.

@skrittle555 11 ай бұрын

@@heatherduke7703 i mean gender dysphoria IS a mental illness. my qualm is more about whether invasive surgeries are the correct treatment for it. up to 98% of children with gender dysphoria resolve with their birth sex with therapy alone. i really dislike how we're jumping so hard and fast at the most invasive options when therapy can work wonders without any risk.

@victoriadiesattheend.8478 10 ай бұрын

girl same. I have had an ED since my teens and if I'm being honest I struggle with it every day. I have anorexia nervosa and it not only affects the way I eat but the way I dress, act, sit, move and think, all the time. While I don't have major issues with my face, I have always had issues with my body and its shape and type, and I fear what I could have done to myself had I had the disposable income to do so. I know that by now, my body would no longer look like mine and I might have killed myself in the process. I'm glad I was forced to come to terms, if only somewhat and through necessity.

@veganperson 11 ай бұрын

Sometimes psychologists don’t recognize body dysmorphia. I went into a psychologist and he asked me if I hated just one part of my face, I said no I’m just ugly all over, so he figured I didn’t have dysmorphia, that’s not how you diagnose the condition.

@morgangrosdidier1654 11 ай бұрын

Body dysmorphia in general is poorly defined and under recognized, especially if not accompanying an eating disorder or gender dysphoria. In many instances, it isn't fully recognized or diagnosed until after a person has multiple surgeries and continues to find things "wrong". Also, in med school we are taught that it is a hyper focus on a single perceived flaw, which further worsens recognition. More work needs to be done to increase recognition, especially among cosmetic surgeons

@jojol.2630 11 ай бұрын

I’ve always heard of BDD being more like OCD, with a compulsive obsession in fixing their appearance. I just refuse to acknowledge my looks, sometimes I have to cover my mirrors with paper towels so I don’t see my face

@beccak8166 7 ай бұрын

@@jojol.2630the way it was described to me was an excessive preoccupation with one's appearance, which can manifest in a lot of ways, like checking, ficing, or completely avoiding pictures and stuff like that

@cyntheknitter9927 11 ай бұрын

I stay away from plastic surgery as my grandma had so many nose jobs in the 1980s that her nose collapsed and she couldn't breathe through her nose very well for the rest of her life. It was horrifying.

@goblin_corpse 11 ай бұрын

This is why I'm never going to get surgery because I know for me it'll just be a slippery slope. There's so much I don't like about myself, there's no way I'm opening that Pandora's box of insecurities.

@hannahb9999 11 ай бұрын

same here 😩

@lillachrissay5564 11 ай бұрын

This is also how I feel about bringing a scale into my home, I'm pretty sure I would get way to obsessed with my weight.

@goblin_corpse 11 ай бұрын

@@lillachrissay5564 Ugh. Been there, like I was legit obsessed. I used to hide food under my bed and bin when my mum went to bed. I have to get weighed periodically because I get the contraceptive injection, but I never look at the read out. 😖

@skrittle555 11 ай бұрын

@@lillachrissay5564 i'm in recovery for an eating disorder and i've found that as long as all of my clothes fit and i feel good and my bloodwork is good, nothing else matters. also putting on some muscle can make you heavier than you look so i just don't even care about the scale at all now that i lift.

@talklikeahick2u877 11 ай бұрын

Someone in my family has body dysmorphia. 6 boob jobs, 1 for implants and 5 for repair. Fillers in, fillers dissolved, laser to reduce damage done by said fillers. Constant therapy and family going with her and it still doesn’t click with her. It’s sad to see someone so unhappy and not knowing what to say that could make them feel better.

@sisuguillam5109 11 ай бұрын

Family can't find the words because they are not therapist. And therapy only works if the person i question is ready - and with the right therapist. I do hope that she will find someone she can work with.

@talklikeahick2u877 11 ай бұрын

@@sisuguillam5109 Thank you. You are correct in your points. All of us have banded together and do therapy with her. She does solo also. It’s still hard to watch words bc one thing could either make or break her outlook on any given day. But we do the therapy and try our hardest to let her know we will always love her.

@sisuguillam5109 11 ай бұрын

@@talklikeahick2u877 I am so happy for you all! Keep up the work and good luck!

@therealJamieJoy 11 ай бұрын

I am so sorry you are dealing secondhand with this issue. Please know there is nothing you can do to change the situation and it is definitely not your job to do so. One thing that will help is to never comment or mention anything about it. Not the surgeries or the results or even on hair and makeup. All of it can be triggering to a person you has this mental illness. If she mentions it just say you'd prefer not to talk about medical procedures or health issues but don't mention the words that deal with "looks" or beauty or measurements. I hope this helps. (((hugs)))

@lollsazz 11 ай бұрын

Only those that can see there is an issue in their actions is ready to be helped. It's very hard to MAKE anyone change - change is something the person themselves need to want 😕

@CarysCantDance 7 ай бұрын

I lived in Seoul over a decade ago, and the cosmetic surgery culture there was shocking (it was at the time anyway. I think things have improved since then). I was naturally very slim at the time, though I’d lost a lot of weight due to stress and was just starting to gain it back. Even with the weight gain, I was still a U.K. size 8-10. Despite my size, I’d had a double chin since childhood that I was always insecure about. I had a couple of friends who’d been going to a clinic for lipotropic injections to reduce their double chins, and I did notice a difference. Whilst I knew my double chin was likely hereditary and not due to a build up of fat, I was so insecure about my looks that I was willing to give it a try. When I went for my consultation, the doctor made me do a physical first (height, weight, blood pressure check etc). Then she told me that my body “had too much fat” and tried to prescribe me weight loss medication. I weighed under 120lbs. I was shocked. I told her that I was previously severely underweight (under 100lbs/just over 7 stone) and that I’d only just gained the weight back, and that it was irresponsible to advise me to take weight loss medication. Her response to that was “I think you need to see a psychiatrist then because you clearly have an eating disorder”. Minutes earlier she was trying to prescribe me diet pills! For some ridiculous reason, I still went ahead with the lipotropic injections. Of course they did nothing, because my double chin was a result of relaxed muscle and loose skin, not fat.

@voltiss 11 ай бұрын

Lorry Hill has a fantastic youtube channel where she talks about plastic surgery in a really non-judgemental way. She points out surgeries celebrities have likely had and it's eye-opening how subtle some of them are. She has also documented some of her own surgeries and her nose necrosis after her nose jobs. Really fascinating.

@skrittle555 11 ай бұрын

i love lorry. i feel so bad for her for how her first rhinoplasty caused so many problems and required so many additional procedures.

@feliciasjoberg9886 11 ай бұрын

Jocelyn's edited teen photo made me think of Bernadette Banner's video "Exposing Victorian Influencers Who 'Facetuned' Their Photos. (Photo Manipulation was EVERYWHERE 🤯)"

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Omg whaaaaat?! I need to watch that video now that sounds so good

@sisuguillam5109 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelshIt is! You are going to love it!

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

@@sisuguillam5109found it. Saving it for my evening skincare routine

@sisuguillam5109 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelsh 🥰

@maryeckel9682 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelshBernadette is amazing, you'll love her!

@bethowens8863 11 ай бұрын

My skin aesthetician (who runs her own beauty clinic) recently made the decision to get qualified to start offering botox and fillers, partly because of concerns about where some of her clients are going and how many of them said they would prefer to see her if she offered the service. Where I live, there's a choice between extremely pricy med spas or budget shopping mall-style options, and nothing in the middle. Botox and fillers are poorly regulated in New Zealand (as are other beauty procedures such as laser hair removal) so going to cheaper places is a massive risk, but if you can't afford the very high-end, there's no alternative.

@kimbermichelle4 11 ай бұрын

The irony is all these individuals who have ovdone surgery looked better before. I look at Little Kim and want to cry when I see her presurgery pictures. She was a beautiful girl!

@cl0thes0ff 9 ай бұрын

I’ve read a lot of the work she had done to her face was due to her nose being broken by partners more than once. 😔

@sarahsarahsarah9093 9 ай бұрын

@@cl0thes0ff I’ve read the same thing ❤

@Syd448 6 ай бұрын

Her face was broken so many times starting at 17 due to DV she had to get reconstructive surgery. That situation is completely different and it makes me sad people still believe it was her choice 😔

@GenXfrom75 11 ай бұрын

Yikes! My reduction complication WAS necrosis! Its awful... Watching your tissue die and turn black and fall off! I had to keep going back and have dead tissue clipped out while I waited for healthy breast tissue to come through... So I could have the reconstruction! Necrosis in the nasal tissue?! 😮... I'm so glad that surgeon said no!

@maryeckel9682 11 ай бұрын

Yikes! I hope you're okay now

@GenXfrom75 11 ай бұрын

@@maryeckel9682 I am. 💞Great reconstruct surgery 💞. Thank you.

@poppymason-smith1051 10 ай бұрын

Is the necrosis a common complication? Im hoping to save for a reduction. I think i could accept some necrosis as i just want to be comfy over appearance

@GenXfrom75 10 ай бұрын

@@poppymason-smith1051 not common but not super rare. I had a great reconstructive surgeon!! I have no regrets on the reduction choice! 💞💞💞

@GenXfrom75 10 ай бұрын

@@poppymason-smith1051 the larger the reduction, the higher the risk. I was a 38GGG!

@Thatcaramelchic 11 ай бұрын

There are so many surgeons in it for the money. I went in for a boob job consultation and by the end the surgeon had tried to upsell me into getting a Brazilian butt lift and a tummy tuck with some filler on my face. Things I had never even thought of needing. I was so turned off I didn’t go to him the surgeon I ended up going with consulted me on the boob job and never mentioned anything else.

@alexpatmore7315 11 ай бұрын

I think that you should be required to have a psych clearance before any cosmetic surgery. Just like how they do cardiac clearance, neurology clearance, ect for other surgeries. If the plastic surgeons don’t feel qualified to make a body dysmorphia diagnosis, then send the patients to someone who can before they get surgery. The main problem with this plan is that in the U.S., this would not be covered. But perhaps it would work in other countries

@kai_fatallysapphic 11 ай бұрын

wow, i didn't know Jessica is trans, her story of trying to fit her assigned gender was kinda heartbreaking, and im so glad she's finally happy

@lenaboyer6981 11 ай бұрын

Same here, I feel sad for her that she got so much publicity for her pre-transition surgeries and it turns out she was dysphoric, so I’m really glad she’s doing well!

@wolvie1618 11 ай бұрын

Honestly I'm happy she found herself and is more comfortable in her skin. I can't imagine how horrible it must have been feeling like no matter how much you changed, it was never enough and to keep forcing yourself into a box that would never fit because it wasn't who you were.

@luckydevil1601 6 ай бұрын

She is not happy. She continues to destroy her body. She needs help.

@jojomarch 11 ай бұрын

It's really shocking to me there appears to be no mental health screening for procedures and especially when people have multiple procedures. Scary stuff

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Yeah especially the ones that are super image alternating!

@jojomarch 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelsh definitely (also sorry I'm late lol)

@toomanyopinions8353 11 ай бұрын

Yes, and it's not consistent either. Every surgery involving gender transition requires mental health screening (making sure you're doing it for "the right reasons"), even with surgeries that are small. Meanwhile surgeries for cis people, which are often much more major and affect your body more, don't require mental health screening.

@GhostOfMrPickles 10 ай бұрын

when i was 16, i saw part of a facelift being done-they had the face partially peeled back and inserted a net with hooks in it. that was more than enough for me.

@Daria-dy1cj 8 ай бұрын

I had a friend who was very beautiful. Dozens surgeries after and she turned into Michael Jackson. The most worrying is that she did her nose job many times and still thinks it's too big. Her nose is non-existent anymore. After every surgery, she says: All my problems and insecurity will disappear when I do the next one.

@wasumoto457 10 ай бұрын

I actually had a bit of body insecurity about my chest not being big enough (says my mother) and I thought that getting implants would make me feel better but I came to the very logical conclusion of there is no way I’d be able to afford that ever let alone commit to it so I pierced them instead and I prefer the shiny stuff than the implants and they’re a lot easier the remove if I no longer want them

@nancymccormick7567 11 ай бұрын

Priapism ain’t no joke. I’m a nurse and cared for a gentleman who had to have an iv catheter placed to drain. Poor guy was in so much pain

@sisuguillam5109 11 ай бұрын

The crucial bit right at the beginning: it is an disorder, not an addiction. Therefor a person is not addicted to plastic surgery but using it as a coping mechanism.

@malka1762 2 ай бұрын

sorry to nitpick but technically addiction does seem to be present, at least as a symptom dismorphya. it's very similar to gambling addiction in particular, where you chase a big win that could cover your losses, aka a good result that'll "fix" everything. yet your attempts just lead to your situation getting worse and worse. it's a terrifying combination honestly.

@sisuguillam5109 2 ай бұрын

@@malka1762 No.

@annechenchar7601 11 ай бұрын

I had facial reconstruction and the body dysmorphia was so insane for almost 2 years. I remember asking my surgeon for lip fillers and a chin reduction and he always said no. I’m thankful he did, because he knew it would take a long time for my face to settle

@libertyschauf 11 ай бұрын

I used to work a lot of medical conferences. I was working an orthopedic conference and then heading straight to a plastic surgery conf. Because of this I had to bring some new books that were a how-to for cosmetic injections. One of the orthopedic doctors saw it and asked to buy it. Then other doctors heard about it and came by to get it. It was one of the top 5 books sold at that conference. I asked one of the ortho docs why he was buying it and he said, "I don't really make a lot of money because of insurance and medicare. Injectables is an out of pocket expense so I can make extra money doing that." I was just appalled. Imagine going in for a broken arm and as they are resetting your arm, your doc casually says he can help with "those pesky forehead wrinkles."

@HistoricallyBeautiful 10 ай бұрын

does that qualify as malpractice?

@libertyschauf 10 ай бұрын

@@HistoricallyBeautiful Nope. Any MD or DO can do injectables. They just need to add it to their insurance. However, NPs, Dentists, PAs, and RNs will have to check with the state licensing board to find out if they are allowed to do it.

@dustyblevins5502 11 ай бұрын

My grandmother got some of the first on market breast implants in the 60s and she tell me she regrets them to this day.

@KingRiley112 11 ай бұрын

I love this content. Well presented in a casual and non-judgmental way allowing room for the conversation to continue while also warning people that sometimes the risks are the reality.

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I did worry about discussing something that could be quite triggering for some. But loving the comments so far. Love the different opinions and experiences being shared 💜

@KingRiley112 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelsh It is a tough topic but you stayed within your scope. That’s why you’re my favorite “beautuber”.

@plumbani 11 ай бұрын

Your way of explaining is one of the best ways to draw attention to the risk, but also to leave room for everyone to create their own personal opinion without imposing own views. Interesting topics!

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I tired especially hard with this one as I know it can be triggering for some. BD being a topic a lot of people have their own experiences with

@denaemichele 11 ай бұрын

I have zero issues or judgment for people who want/have plastic surgery or any kind of cosmetic procedure. But I would always recommend caution and deep self-relection on why you want a procedure, especially if it would be a dramatic change. Surgery doesn't cure body dysmorphia. ❤

@terryenby2304 11 ай бұрын

It feels like psychologists should be employed by every plastic surgery office! I have had some Botox for migraines, and I’m waiting to get more on the nhs (which took so many years I paid privately for a while when I could afford it). I was really worried I would lose my 11 lines, they are a part of my face. I also feel like everyone undergoing surgery (any surgery!) could benefit from counselling before, during and after the process. Even “simple” surgeries can have painful outcomes, or unexpected side effects, or just be stressful. Having a counsellor there could make it much easier for everyone. Having a psychological professional in the surgical centre could mean those with dysmorphia (of any cause), issues with confidence, or rarer conditions like body integrity disorders (wanting to have “healthy” body parts amputated etc.) could be diagnosed, treated, supported and referred on to more specific services where applicable. This would be beneficial to everyone, regardless of whether they ended up choosing to have plastic surgery or not. It could also help surgeons avoid any issues with patients who regret their choices later trying to sue them or whatever too.

@notjustanotherbrickinthewall 11 ай бұрын

OMG the fact you mentioned Neven Ciganović! He is from my country and he was always very opened about his surgeries. What he did to himself is quite sad. But overall I know a lot of people who are friends with him or met him and everyone says he is such a nice and wonderful person and a friend.

@bbx7739 11 ай бұрын

Hahah when I saw him, I was like, "Omg!! James featuring Cigi!!" 😂

@notjustanotherbrickinthewall 11 ай бұрын

@@bbx7739 yeah! I first thought I didn’t see correctly 😂

@mateaskegro3406 9 ай бұрын

First time I hear about him being nice 🤣 he is the meanest person ever. So toxic 😢 fuj

@notjustanotherbrickinthewall 9 ай бұрын

@@mateaskegro3406 I don’t know, he was also always nice to me when I would be around those people. Unlike our other “celebrities”.

@AyraNunes 7 ай бұрын

A woman died today here in Brazil due to complications during a liposuction done... to her knee! I didn't even know there was such a thing as knee liposuction

@TinyTina_Rage 11 ай бұрын

Love your ability to take opportunities like these to talk about the risks not only of physical but also mental health in regards to enhancement surgeries. In general I really appreciate the realistic look at the beauty industry. Thanks James!

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@ElenKarin 11 ай бұрын

I think surgeons should definitely be able to say no, and also have conversations with their patients about why they want a specific surgery. I think we often don’t realise that some things about our bodies are just a variation of what is completely normal, and a good surgeon should be able to make you see that. Having been overweight, and then going through a big weightloss, I found that I didn’t know what my body actually looks like ‘naturally’ - like what’s a side effect of weightgain/loss, and what’s just my body being how it is. I’m really glad I had a great plastic surgeon who specialized in post weightloss skin removal who helped me with that - and even told me no once. But I’ll be honest and say even after 6 surgeries I’m still not happy with how my skin fits and had I had enough money I’d get at least one more surgery. …..and I can absolutely see myself as someone who could become additcted and go way too far, so maybe being poor is a good thing loool

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. ‘Some things about our bodies are just a variation of what is completely normal’ is such a good way of putting it

@sglazekkg6875 11 ай бұрын

I've had plastic surgery before (years ago, one procedure, realistic expectations and happy with results - overall a positive for me regardless of how you feel about surgery in general) and my surgeon actually employed a fulltime therapist to do screenings to make sure surgery was appropriate. I think it's the mark of a good surgeon who is willing to do this and say no. Mine certainly wouldn't operate on patients he was concerned weren't good candidates.

@tc7909 11 ай бұрын

Love you James. BTW for priapism they get stents ( not stunts ) to keep vessels open to keep vessels open. This series is great!

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

💜💜💜💜 like I noticed that when I was editing like….why am I talking about stunts 😭

@entrepreneurialadventures760 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelshmean "too be fair" (everytime I say that now I hear letterkenny in my head) they are usually pretty "stunted" after the stent procedure...any good urologist will tell you that it takes a while before they feel that mental confidence come back...and I agree I'm a woman and even I feel physical pain when I hear about the urology stents! 😳🥴... also I was totally giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming that, that was the proper English pronunciation and that America was just being weird again!😅

@elizabethbutler8619 11 ай бұрын

The girl who does my Botox specifically asks why you want the Botox/filler before she does it. If she thinks it’s for the wrong reasons she refuses treatment. It should be like this everywhere x

@renee_3364 10 ай бұрын

I’m an MD and I’ve seen cases of priapism before. It’s usually not the result of the surgery itself but a response to the anaesthesia. It’s horribly painful and often stenting is the only relief.

@dinasilva9263 11 ай бұрын

My face is the part of my body i'm more afraid to change. Because you can seem a completely different person with too much surgery.

@notjustanotherbrickinthewall 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking about nose surgery because it’s not straight. But I gave up on the idea because I’m afraid of complications and not liking my face. I’m not ugly, just my face looks different from right and left angle because of my nose. I kinda learned to deal with it as it does give me character. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@strawberrydialectics 11 ай бұрын

side note: a little thing that really annoys me is the popular "before" image of Jocelyn. that aint her, its Virginia Hey the aussie actress from Farscape & Mad Max 2 lmao

@finch600 11 ай бұрын

Okay so the first lady when she insists she had no work done I was like how do you think you're fooling anyone? But after finding out a judge said she wasn't allowed to spend any money on it, I get it. Like I wouldn't have cosmetic surgery myself (except loose skin surgery) but if I was in her shoes I'd be saying the same. "Fillers? No, no, I got stung by a bee."

@KimStogner1 11 ай бұрын

I think if someone has something about themselves that really makes them unhappy, they should be able to change it. However, seeing people with extreme plastic surgery always makes me so sad.

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Agreed and agreed 🙏🏼💜

@dizzieblonde 11 ай бұрын

My sister had gastric bypass, which is definitely a body altering procedure. She had to see a psychologist before it was approved by her doctor. If plastic surgeons see someone for multiple surgeries, yes, they need to address their patient's mental well-being.

@daniellepappas5341 11 ай бұрын

Jessica is actually still having surgeries. She had her breasts enlarged again a month or two ago and last week she was in Istanbul having another lip lift.

@maryeckel9682 11 ай бұрын

Well damn.

@Stacey24101 11 ай бұрын

Happy Sunday, James! Interestingly enough I was just talking to one of my friends about a scary trend here in the States.women are going on cosmetic surgery “vacations” in countries like the Dominican Republic to get their butts and busts enhanced. They get the surgery, spend a few days recovering and then they’re sent home to finish recovering. Despite the risks and some of the tragic results,people are still engaging in beauty tourism. I’m of the mindset that cosmetic surgery is a personal preference, but I have to agree that anything can be used in excess and when the cosmetic procedure is causing adverse effects, a physician should intervene on behalf of the patient. I love this series! 💓💜💓💜💓💜💓💜

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Yessss we have a lot of people in the UK who go to Turkey to get work done. I believe it’s more affordable out there. One lady my friend knows, went to Turkey, was sent to a different hospital to the one she booked and in to. After her surgery she was sent back home and was recovering with no pain. When the day came to take her bandages off, she realised no surgery had actually been performed at all! And the company she booked with had disappeared!

@Stacey24101 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelsh oh no that’s horrible!

@BlingyBea 11 ай бұрын

@@JamesWelshoh wow

@kiyaevans9178 11 ай бұрын

I find it difficult with the MH aspect and surgeries. I definitely feel that screenings and psychological evaluation should take place as surgery is a huge change for even well adjusted people. Also, it’s not the MH effect of those with disorders such as body dysmorphia, but the impact of refusing surgery for those that their body is seriously affecting their mental health, such as those with extremely small/large breasts. It’s a catch22, and needs to be discussed thoroughly with a MH and medical professional

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s definitely a conversation that goes beyond a KZfaq video. So many grey areas!

@allyg2009 11 ай бұрын

As someone who was clinically diagnosed with BDD two years ago, it is really a debilitating illness, and the treatment options are severely lacking. It causes an overwhelming amount of emotional pain and stress. People with BDD don't get surgery because they just want to change their physical presentation to feel prettier, skinnier, or more desirable; it's to try to find some relief by changing the feature that is causing their distress. The irony is, the surgery rarely relieves symptoms, and often worsens them. A lot of reputable doctors won't work on people with BDD (identified during a psychological exam) because of how disastrous and potentially dangerous it can be to work on people like us. The lucky ones learn to live "around" it; the unlucky ones devolve into the disease, and often deal with suicidal ideation.

@hannahb9999 11 ай бұрын

it's so easy to look at these people and judge harshly, your video is so informative and empathetic, i really appreciated watching it!

@Ally-tg6eq 11 ай бұрын

just want to say that i absolutely LOVE the grey peaking out at your temples. it makes you look absolutely stunning and distinguished. please never dye your hair to get rid of it :,)

@erindarvell5325 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely couldn’t agree more with this video! There is some VERY exciting new regulations and guidelines that have come into effect here in Australia this month that tackle a lot of the issues mentioned in this video. Patients now must be evaluated for body dysmorphia and psychological motivations for seeking cosmetic surgery as well as must obtain a referral from their GP before seeking any cosmetic surgery or consultations. This is such an amazing leap forward in the right direction within the cosmetic world and will hopefully help make the industry safer and more reliable for those who might need some extra help! ❤ love your videos so much!

@mareezyg6058 11 ай бұрын

So glad you have an ethical and expert doctor doing your fillers, James. Would hate to see your beautiful face ruined. Whenever you say " perfection doesn't exist" I think " you're pretty damn close!" Love watching you and Robert for your knowledge, opinions, and most of all, the laughs. Thank you!!💜🖤

@trishamarie 11 ай бұрын

James, your application of the Em Cosmetics cushion foundation is flawless! I love that product, but it breaks me out.

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

I got it a few weeks back trying to find something to top up spf during the day and it’s so nice! Nice and light! Oh that’s a shame it breaks you out 😭

@DoseofDi 5 ай бұрын

What is so strange to me about it is they just look worse & worse. I don’t understand what they are striving for after a certain point.

@Weeflowerofscotland 10 ай бұрын

As someone who has BDD I always wanted surgery as I thought if I got the things I didn’t like fixed then I would finally be able to not think I looked hideous. However in therapy I found out it’s the exact opposite as you said. I do believe people should be screened for BDD before they go under the knife.

@carly829 11 ай бұрын

Hi James! Love the vid, but wanted to put in my two cents.. I love when you explain what you're using on your skin. That is part of the reason why I watch personally. Your videos helped me get into taking better care of my skin and product research. I know you have them in the description 😊 but just wanted to say I liked the content before too!

@sojinnn 2 ай бұрын

I recently watched a season of Botched and I would classify it as "trash tv," but Drs. Nassif and Dubrow came off as very sincere and educational. One episode, they turned away a woman who admitted she had body dysmorphia and suggested speaking with a mental health professional first. Just a good message that isn't really seen in reality television.

@Iamclassycamille 10 ай бұрын

The amount of times that I have started this video from the beginning just to watch you say “perfection doesn’t exist” and burst out laughing like I’ve heard it for the first time is unreal🤣🤣🤣

@themerlinaazul 11 ай бұрын

I got a rhinoplasty last week and even though I'm really happy with the results, after experiencing the recovery, I don't think I would EVER want another invasive surgery like that again, nevermind 200!! 😭

@Teexcup 11 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@quinlantaylor04 11 ай бұрын

What a fascinating topic. I feel like this could be a multi part series on its own. Plastic surgery is on the rise and while I do think the majority of celebrities have something done, even though it’s usually subtle. You do see way more mainstream celebrities going overboard with it than you have in previous years.

@missdenisebee 11 ай бұрын

11:09 I relate SO MUCH to this. This is me every single time I have a freshly skincared face..constantly scratching away the dog & cat hair that makes a beeline for my moisturized skin😭

@sandywalter9728 11 ай бұрын

Great video! This subject definately needs talked about way more!!! ❤

@jolly3060 10 ай бұрын

As someone with diagnosed body dysmorphia who hasn’t had any surgeries (due to money) I think an appointment with a psychologist should be part of getting surgery done but it scares me because I think that if people were declined after that then they’d go to the black market. It’s such a hard problem to deal with.

@xenalotadicks 11 ай бұрын

I feel so bad anytime I see the people who end up looking completely disfigured. It's hard to look at

@emmadrew3911 9 ай бұрын

8:35 Ok I had no idea she transitioned and I can’t believe that her Wikipedia page is still calling her a man. Like her or not that’s not okay. Thanks for being the only one I’ve ever seen to honor her identity.

@hurphenelondwil2419 11 ай бұрын

I loved the way you discussed your thoughts and held up the products!

@thegangsterhippie 11 ай бұрын

My heart aches for those who cannot see how beautiful they are and believe beauty is skin deep. Beauty radiates from within and while surgery may help some, others fall into this trap of always looking for the next fix. 😢

@pipr1198 11 ай бұрын

I like when u tell us about ur skin routine & tell a story it’s like FaceTiming a friend ❤️

@stephaniegrehan9084 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your non-judgemental approach to beauty turns ugly series. I think all cosmetic surgeons should have a therapist of some flavour for their consultations

@nicola_pink 11 ай бұрын

I have such an obsessive personality that I stay away, I know if I had one little tweak I would always be looking for something new 😬

@lollyann7630 10 ай бұрын

Great "episode", but I'm shocked you didn't discuss Olly London (if that's even still his name) simply because of how well known and prolific he is under the umbrella of plastic surgery addiction, almost acting as the unofficial "poster boy" for the universal conclusion in the case of excessive plastic surgery: when to much IS just to much!!!!!! Just a thought I had while watching, no judgement simply an observation......thanks as ever for your informative analysis ❤❤❤

@waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa9739 9 ай бұрын

Idk if you can believe it but I think this video and the comment section just made realize I probably have BD. I already went through an ED at one point and I'm afraid this is the next step. Thank you for making this, for some reason no similar video has given me this wake-up call before.

@biljam972 11 ай бұрын

What scares me with Jessica Alves is that it seems to me that she can't really breathe through her nose anymore. That should never happen with proper nose surgery! In Botched doctors actually warned her that her nose will collapse and that is why they didn't want to operate. Breathing through your nose is not just million times more comfortable than through mouth but it's also much healthier.

@heatherduke7703 11 ай бұрын

You can always tell the ones that have a pathological relationship with plastic surgery, because when Dr. Nassif says, “To fix your nose, I’ll need to make it bigger,” they always go, “No thanks, I don’t need to breathe through my nose after all!” 😬

@jessicamiddletonn 11 ай бұрын

James I am loving these videos, I find them so interesting!!

@GaijinBangya 11 ай бұрын

Watching this video i went through a trip because i said to myself that i would never open that pandoras box and get surgery like that done, but then remembered i got it forced on me once while getting my teeth removed. Apparently half the structure of my face caved in with a particularly stubborn wisdom tooth, so my dentist mid-removal had to essentially reconstruct my cheek and nose, giving me a cheek and nose job 😅 apparently it scarred my parents so they were terrified to tell me after waking up and going home, so i thought something more horrible happened like i died on the table or something 😂 It did end up fixing my allergy issues somehow and ive been able to breathe better ever since

@XxxJaneXxx 11 ай бұрын

Thank you James another great video 😊🇬🇧

@imogentarling2942 11 ай бұрын

I 100% agree with you that once you get a few tweaks here and there it’s easy to keep looking at what more to add, thankfully my wonderful nurse reminds me to calm down 😂

@sofiarobf.402 11 ай бұрын

As a physician it impresses me that a lot of colleagues will go through with this risky procedures, but what I’m happy to see is that many more have been working with multidisciplinary teams, including a psychologist for an assessment, whether the person is mentally fit to undergo this procedures and not get addicted to them, I just hope we can see this transition in more physicians and also I would love to see more regulation from the government towards fake clinics and unlicensed practitioners.

@NoMind93 8 ай бұрын

I have dysphoria and dysmorphia. These things need therapy. Going under the knife gives a temporary dopeamine help at best

@akong331 11 ай бұрын

These are my fav videos! No judgement, just facts from you. Sensible ❤

@JamesWelsh 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was tough to not cross a line here but I only opted for those who constantly share their stories and want to spread their experiences

@samshidoesmusic 11 ай бұрын

Heyy James could you do a video about what products you would use AFTER you've been in the sun all day. No-one I trust seems to cover it 💜 Love your channel BTW you have no idea how much your advice has helped my skin 🌸

@_italian-appalachia_grl 11 ай бұрын

The only plastic surgery I’ve had done is breast implants but I was working for a plastic surgeon and got a very good employee discount. He did an amazing job and I’m very pleased with the results. I can see how easy it could be to get caught up in the “ well, maybe I’ll have this done next..” syndrome. I think it’s alright to change something for you and to boost confidence but to want to change everything little thing about yourself is definitely an illness. Don’t lose who you are…. Love who you are and work with what you have ! A great skin care regime and the right makeup… great hair and an amazing outfit with accessories will also make you feel like a million bucks with out having to spend it ! Love your channels! 💜💜💜🪞🪞

@thatonedog819 10 ай бұрын

For the nerve damage after the nose job, it sounds like there was damage to the autonomic nervous system ( controls all the involuntary actions of the body like digestion, heartrate, blood pressure, ect...) causing the arteries to be too relaxed. I have an autonomic condition called POTS and a similar thing happens because it's not reading signals right. When you stand, they should contract to maintain blood pressure, but it doesn't always work with POTS..... But instead of an erection, our blood pressure drops and a lot of us pass out when we stand. Also causes issues with memory, the digestive system, the urinary tract, and more!

@jadedxspade 11 ай бұрын

I would love for you to go back to listing products ❤ I swear it feels so different like I’m waiting for a name that didn’t come 😅 great video as always 🎉

@aprilavery2002 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t watched in a while and the first thing I noticed was his fantastic gray hair. That little bit looks amazing on him!

@jk-qj2qz 11 ай бұрын

The place I get my skin peels and botox NEVER suggest things I should "fix", and will even tell me if a certain procedure won't work, or is overkill. They'll even tell me to wait and see how something settles before I decide on something else. And I really really appreciate that. They even got multiple 1 star reviews for refusing to do procedures on certain people because the practitioner understood it was either high risk or wouldn't give them the results they wanted and they didn't understand they were looking out for their best interests. That's what really made me want to go there. I originally started botox for my hypertrophic jaw and tmj and I didn't want to feel like there's something new 'wrong' with my face every time I go in for a pain treatment.

@sofiematos4565 6 ай бұрын

As a non-binary person with a long history of eating disorders, I so recognise what Jessica Alves says about her body dysmorphia pre-transitioning. For me it was a harmful eating disorder and hyper-feminising myself, for Jessica it was basically the same thing in a different packaging, harmful plastic surgeries in order to present as those around her expected. I’ve heard similar stories from so many trans and/or non-binary people.

@darkydoom 11 ай бұрын

It's so hard when you start to just STOP. Like, one major issue sorted, and then little adjustments are dangled in front of you. It's so easy. For women to have their muscles fixed post pregnancy you HAVE TO have a tummy tuck (in Australia), so to fix a HEALTH ISSUE I had to have a cosmetic procedure. The cosmetic part for me was a major bonus, but I tried for years to get the muscles fix without the tummy tuck part, but it was impossible, and now I look like I never had pregnancies ruin my body I'm like, "oh maybe I should have the excess skin on my thighs removed; I hate my neck, I should get a face lift; my hooded eyes annoy me, that's a quick easy surgery;" like, no, STOP! I cancelled my private health insurance so I couldn't be tempted with it. It's also why I don't want to work as a cosmetic nurse or with a plastic surgeon, I can't be around it every day and not want to alter and fix myself.

@TattooedEngineer 11 ай бұрын

I’d like to hear about TLC stars Darcey and Stacey from you! They are known for their love for plastic surgeries, they are pretty open about it, but since their latest enhancements which they did in Turkey fans are criticising them because they don’t look like themselves and they don’t look good either.

@skrittle555 11 ай бұрын

i'm a food addict in recovery so i don't think i'll ever get any cosmetic procedures because the thought of addiction transfer terrifies me. i feel like i would be more prone to develop plastic surgery addiction for sure. i really feel for these people because in a way i relate to them. chasing that high, never fulfilled. it seems all addictions are similar in that way.