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You know we live in a strange world when a plastic surgeon gets headline news in the New York Times by discouraging cosmetic surgery.

• A Plastic Surgeon Who Sometimes Discourages Cosmetic Surgery – NYTimes.com

“Some people think liposuction and tummy tucks are alternatives to diet and exercise,” Dr. Pitman said. “They are not.”

Why is it so surprising that a doctor might suggest that plastic surgery might not be the answer? We have been lied to for so long that when a doctor FINALLY does tell the truth, it makes headline news.

Don’t let the prevailing thoughts guide you. Surgery, whether it’s cosmetic or bariatric, is not the answer.

Here is what the doctor suggests instead:

• Resistance exercises: “You will look better because your posture is better.”
• Aerobic exercise: “When you do aerobic exercise, you release endorphins,” Dr. Pitman said. “You feel better, so you look better.”
• Get More Sleep: “If you have dark circles and bags under your eyes, maybe you are not getting enough sleep.” His prescription: eight hours a night.
• Get A Makeover: Update your hairstyle, makeup or wardrobe.
• Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of the sun to protect the skin.

It’s all very simple advice to take. Don’t be tempted to go under the knife.

Via: Forget Cosmetic Surgery: Change Your Lifestyle Instead