My Raw Thoughts On Cosmetic Surgery & Self-Love

For years, I used to believe that cosmetic surgery was the answer to all of my problems. Because I battle with body dysmorphia, along with a debilitating habit of comparing myself to other women, I would compulsively spend countless hours in the mirror imagining how beautiful I would look after I went under the knife.

I used to write down all of the procedures I wanted and looked up costs and what to expect from the surgery (meaning, just the before and after photos). I really didn’t understand why people didn’t like surgery or never considered it. Cosmetic surgery seemed like the answer to my prayers and the sole reason why I had hope that I can finally have confidence. It was my one-way ticket to finally loving myself for the first time in my life.

Fast forward to the present.

What do I think now?

I still think cosmetic surgery has its benefits. However, going under the knife is now a last resort for me. Years ago, I never considered the high risks and complications surgery can bring about. I just saw so many surgically-enhanced gorgeous faces and bodies online and believed that nothing could go wrong.

Silly me.

What many people don’t talk about is the complications that can arise from surgery, including leaking, infection, botched…