25/11/2025
We live in bodies that change, age, and sometimes don't quite match how we feel inside. Wanting to address that isn't vanity; it's human.
The "short-term" observation and that slippery slope concern is valid. This is precisely the conversation I have with patients regularly. Yes, once you've had a procedure, you might want another. Your face will continue to age. However, the solution isn't to avoid cosmetic intervention altogether...it's to approach it thoughtfully.
Think of it like this: having your first cup of really good coffee doesn't doom you to a lifetime of escalating caffeine addiction, though it might make instant coffee less appealing. The key is knowing yourself, setting realistic expectations, and understanding that cosmetic surgery is a tool, not a solution to the existential problem of being human.
What I tell my patients is this: if you're considering a procedure to address something specific that bothers you, and you understand both the benefits and limitations, that's a considered choice. If you're hoping to halt time itself or thinking "just one more procedure" will finally make you feel complete, well, that's when Diana Quick's caution becomes rather prescient.
The goal is to make informed decisions that align with your values, enhance your confidence where genuinely helpful, and know when enough is truly enough.
The best cosmetic outcome isn't one that demands constant maintenance. It's one that lets you stop thinking about it altogether and get on with living.
