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All In The Mind

Pretty privilege, surgery stigma and the cosmetic procedure paradox

April 25 · 29 min · 42.6 MB
0:00-29:35

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Cosmetic procedures aren't reserved for celebrities anymore - they're becoming more and more accessible for every day people. 

So if we're able to alter our looks or avoid the appearance of aging altogether, what impact does this have on our psychology?

Today, we examine how changing our faces might change how we see each other.

Please note, this episode includes some discussion of body image and mental health issues such as body dysmorphic disorder. Take care while listening.

Guests:

Professor Gemma SharpClinical psychologist and researcherAdelaide University

Dr Sarah BonellResearch FellowBolton Clarke Research Institute

Credits:

  • Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
  • Reporter/producer: Rose Kerr
  • Senior producer: James Bullen
  • Sound engineer: Roi Huberman

More information:

What's the connection between cosmetic procedures and mental health?Australian Women's Lived Experiences of Stigmatization After Cosmetic Surgery: A Qualitative InvestigationThe cosmetic surgery paradox: Toward a contemporary understanding of cosmetic surgery popularisation and attitudesUnder the knife: Unfavorable perceptions of women who seek plastic surgeryNew AHPRA Guidelines Require Psychological Screening for Non-Surgical Cosmetic ProceduresCheaper, easier and less taboo: Why more gen Zs are getting cosmetic injectables such as botoxBody dysmorphic disorder

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You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on ABC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.