Cosmetic surgery boosts some people’s mental health – but for others it makes problems worse

Many hope having cosmetic surgery will bring real mental health improvements. Oleksandr Berezko/ Shutterstock

Demand for cosmetic procedures is higher than ever. From breast augmentations to “tweakments” such as lip fillers and Botox, more and more people around the world each year are undergoing procedures to change how they look.

There are many reasons why cosmetic procedures may be on the rise, from falling costs and lower stigma to social media and Instagram filters.