Improving Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is a person's subjective sense of their overall value or worth. It describes how confident one is in their attributes and abilities.

For some people, having something they don't like about their face can make them less confident about their appearance. Feeling this way, especially in the long run, can result in lower self-esteem. 

The Problem With Low Self-Esteem

Low self-confidence and self-esteem levels can harm many aspects of one's health. According to Verywell Health, low self-esteem can lead to or raise one's risk for anxiety or depressive disorder. The health publication also pointed out that low self-esteem can impact a person's:

• Decision-making process
• Ability to pursue their goals
• Ability to maintain healthy relationships

Over time, low self-esteem can wreak havoc on one's emotional and mental health and overall well-being.

How Facial Cosmetic Surgery Helps Boost Self-Esteem

Improving how you perceive yourself, including your body image, is among the top goals of facial cosmetic surgery. It does so by helping you align your external appearance with how you look at and envision yourself. It addresses the features you feel dissatisfied with, creating a positive shift in your self-perception.

The better you perceive yourself, the happier and more satisfied you'll likely feel. For example, you can feel more confident after blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery because it can:

• Eliminate the unsightly bags under your eyes
• Rejuvenate your eyes and overall appearance
• Help you look more youthful
• Improve your vision

Likewise, you may feel better about yourself after a brow and forehead lift. After all, it can smoothen out forehead wrinkles that make you look older than you are.

If you're not ready for surgery, you'll be happy to know that many treatments are minimally invasive. For example, you can choose micro-needling to fix minor acne scars and hyperpigmentation. If you want a smoother, younger-looking face, Botox injections can help you achieve this goal. 

Giving You a More Positive Mindset

Your mindset refers to your attitudes, beliefs, perspectives, and thoughts about yourself and the world around you. It's a key component of self-esteem and self-confidence.

For instance, a negative mindset may arise from low self-esteem and vice versa. Conversely, a positive mindset often stems from having healthy self-esteem and self-confidence.

How a Negative Mindset Impacts Your Well-Being

Suppose you feel less confident about yourself as you believe that your facial scarsdraw negative attention. As a result, you may feel less inclined to join your office get-togethers. Or perhaps you do everything you can to avoid others noticing you.

The scenario above can ultimately lead to you feeling lonely and isolated. You don't want to experience these because, per the U.S. CDC, they're risk factors for many chronic conditions. Heart disease, stroke, and mental illnesses are just to name a few. 

How Cosmetic Procedures Can Foster a Positive Mindset

Undergoing cosmetic surgery can help you develop a more positive mindset by helping you think better of yourself. You'll likely find yourself smiling every time you see the desired physical changes that cosmetic procedures have brought you. If you can smile about yourself daily, you can create a positive self-feedback loop and grow your self-esteem. 

Raising Confidence in Social and Professional Situations

You can feel more confident in various situations with a more positive mindset and higher self-esteem. For example, you can have more confidence engaging with others in social events and the workplace. If you once avoided applying for a higher position because it would entail facing more people, you no longer have to, thanks to your elevated confidence. 

Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being

Cosmetic procedures, especially surgical ones, have been under criticism for a long time. Many claim that they're "superficial." However, despite this stigma, research has found that they have positive mental health effects.

An example is a systematic meta-analysis and review of 23 articles published on Springer Link. The researchers found indications that cosmetic surgery improves self-esteem and body image.



As mentioned above, low self-esteem can affect emotional and mental health. So, improving self-esteem can also boost these critical aspects of a person's overall well-being.

Another way that cosmetic surgery can boost well-being is by helping people feel more confident about participating in physical activities outside their homes. Outdoor physical activities have many potential extra benefits, such as those tied to being close to or in nature. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), spending time outdoors in nature can help:

• Relieve Stress
• Decrease anxiety
• Improve mood
• Enhance feelings of happiness and well-being

Let's not forget that spending time outdoors allows people to get their sunshine vitamin (vitamin D). Plus, going outside opens more doors for socialization. Since cosmetic surgeries help improve appearance and self-esteem, those who undergo them are likelier to seize these opportunities. 

Enjoy the Many Benefits of Facial Cosmetic Surgery

As you learned in this guide, facial cosmetic surgery can help you feel more confident and boost your self-esteem. You can feel better about yourself, be more open to socialization, and do things you may have once avoided. 

If you're ready to explore the wonders of cosmetic surgery in more detail, TERSA Oral and Facial Surgery in Lutz, FL, is happy to help! Our highly experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Andrés E. Guerra-Andrade, has over 12 years of experience. You'll also love our caring staff and comfortable office, which has the most modern technology available today.

Connect with us today so we can help you get started on enjoying the benefits of facial cosmetic surgery.