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A little dose of healthy narcissism never hurt anybody. In fact, it often helps garner the self-esteem we need to reach life's goals. But with rates in surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures on the rise in this region, are we breeding a generation of full-blown narcissists?
This is not an easy question to answer, but in an age where Botox and nose jobs are well within reach of societies not-so-modest earners, are the best interests of these patients being taken into account, or are the dollar signs taking centre stage?
Busy lifestyles lead to busy clinicsDubai - Medical tourism has become a huge area of investment for Dubai, with revenues hitting Dh1 billion of late.One of the biggest draws for medical tourists is wellness tourism and cosmetic surgery. From surgical to nonsurgical approaches, Dubai has become the hub of the region for aesthetic procedures. One of its latest, non-invasive approaches to body shaping is CoolSculpting by Zeltiq. Carried out at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH), non-invasive technology is used to freeze away stubborn fat - as much as 20 per cent in most cases. Head of Dermatology and Anti-Aging department at AACSH, Dr Burcu Hurbas, said though these procedures are very popular among Emiratis, expatriates and medical tourists, people are taking a more careful approach towards such procedures. What is the biggest trigger for people seeking alternative routes for body shaping/weight loss besides good diet and exercise? With a busy and stress-filled lifestyle, many find it hard to allocate time for a well-balanced meal, or fitness session. As a result many end up suffering from hypodynamia, slow metabolism, eating disorders and weight fluctuations. When we stop being happy with our body, many of us turn towards dieting and weight lifting, which has a positive impact on our well-being and overall mental state. But that requires time and dedication. With age, our metabolic level decreases and we can't expect the same fast and remarkable shaping effect from fitness. That is when aesthetic medicine comes into play. Surgical and non-surgical approaches to improved appearance have become increasingly popular. Do you think we have bred a generation of quick fix fanatics? Cosmetic medicine has become extremely popular nowadays, however we are seeing more and more clients demonstrating a very sensible approach towards such procedures. They have done their research about the treatment, its indications and side effects. Nowadays people are paying more attention to their health. Many choose cosmetic medicine as a final touch-up to access and eliminate those stubborn fat deposits which are unresponsive to traditional methods. It is always a doctor's responsibility to pre-screen every patient who looks for cosmetic procedure. In cases where he/she believes the patient is not going to benefit from the treatment, they are then referred to a therapist. What are the top three reasons for your patients wanting such procedures? > No downtime - most of our patients have busy lifestyles and are not willing to spend more time for recovery. They want a " lunch break treatment" and we offer that. > Safety - as a world renowned centre of excellence, AACSH is dedicated to providing selective and certified services, matching highest international quality and patient safety standards. > Quick results - most of the non-invasive body contouring procedures require multiple sessions to see final outcome, however first positive improvements will be noticeable after the first treatment. Do you have to identify the difference between a person with body dysmorphic disorder and someone with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)? At AACSH, we have an in-house wellness clinic devoted to promoting healthy approach towards aesthetic treatments. Having a holistic life coach therapist on board to address different eating and beauty associated behavioral disorders, as well as a certified clinical dietitian for adequate nutritional counseling, makes it easier to address the patients concern in the right way. kelly@khaleejtimes.com |
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