“The reason was the reality show ‘Extreme Makeovers’, where random people receive extensive makeovers in Hollywood. I was especially interested in one of the participants who, having had several beauty operations, said: ‘Now it feels like all my burdens are gone!’ I found myself sitting there, wondering if that really could be. Do all of our problems disappear if we just change the way we look?” she said.
“My results show that those who want surgical intervention, such as breast enlargement, have an increased risk of suicide and are often depressed. Another important factor was that women who wanted to have a better relationship with their parents, especially their father, would consider surgery.”