Society
Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Japan: When Cosmetic Surgery Becomes an Endless Loop
A woman in her 30s in Japan treats minor cosmetic surgery like a routine haircut, illustrating how hard body dysmorphic disorder can be to spot. Experts say BDD is often overlooked or mistaken for a normal wish to look better, and they are calling for greater awareness and earlier detection so patients get psychological care rather than repeated surgery.