PATIENTS who want cosmetic surgery would have to undergo rigorous mental health checks under shock new recommendations.
An official report warns that Britain faces a body image and eating disorder crisis.Brits now put looks before their health, fuelling a rise in mental illness and anorexia, says the report.
Both men and women can suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder. They may think their busts, bottoms or thighs are too big or too small.
Sufferers often think surgery will cure the problem, but it is a psychological illness and many leave the clinic wanting more unnecessary ops. The report, by MPs and charity Central YMCA, urges psychological checks for cosmetic surgery patients. Read Here
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