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To: Grainne who wrote (14674)	1/3/1998 11:15:00 AM
From: Jack Clarke	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Hi Christine, Your points are all valid, and I think our disagreement was about the possibility of a major depression. I think you are perhaps thinking more about a disappointment. The Plastic Surgeons I know are very cognizant about the phenomenon you refer to and do get Psychiatric consultations when they think it is appropriate. One sad case I know of involved a young woman with a moderatly unsightly nose who consulted a surgeon to have it redone. Unfortunately she was also markedly overweight, had a very flat personality, little education, etc., etc. Naturally none of these things changed once the nasal problem was corrected, and she was still unhappy, as one might have predicted. Some preoperative counseling might have helped her in many ways. On the other hand, I have personally known several people who had what I thought was an insignificant cosmetic problem (nose, ears, eyelids, breasts, etc.), and who blossomed and became much happier about themselves after surgery. With most of these people, I didn't even notice any difference after the surgery. The point is that they felt better about themselves, and that makes it worthwhile. I have got to get off this computer. It's addicting! Spent most of yesterday on the Grammar/Spelling thread. Have a good weekend, Christine. Jack

To: Grainne who wrote (14674)	1/4/1998 3:53:00 AM
From: Krowbar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

The main reason I want my eyelids done is because they are actually getting too heavy. My dad had the same problem. I am not expecting a whole new appearance, and I doubt if I would get depressed unless it went badly and my eyes were bugging out or something. I am pretty low key, and I don't get to emotional about that kind of stuff. I just see it as a problem that can be fixed fairly easily on an outptient basis, so why not do it? I'm sure as hell not going to a shrink beforehand! I don't give a shit what they think about it. Del