Question
Hi, i am new to the board.

i have had consultations with about 7-8 surgeons in NYC because i am not happy with how i look. I don't find myself to be particularly attractive and people have either told me i am really pretty or not pretty at all. I went to the surgeons asking if they could improve my appearance and make me look prettier but they have told me that i already look like the "after" and not to touch anything or anything they could do would be very minimal and not even worth it. I don't understand b/c when i look in the mirror and at pictures i see a homely average looking girl, and a lot of guys have told me i wasn't attractive etc. I really don't know what to do. Are there any surgeons that may be able to help me? I am really depressed because of this and don't know if i have body dysmorphic disorder (but i don't think so b/c some people have told me i wasn't attractive). help

Answer
What is it that you hate? Plastic surgeons will be honest (usually) and IF they think you shouldnt or dont need to do surgery............then they will tell you. Did all 7 consults day the same thing? Also, depending on what you want done...............and your age................alot of times they suggest you come back after having children. I dont know how old you are, but they may be skeptical of that as well. I suffer from BDD...........and it sucks!!!! I too think i am ugly and unattractive and i truly would be a plastic surgeons "dream" patient..............well actually i already am! My husband stops me from being obsessive/compulsive..............he wont allow me to get everything done i want.