Kids often have a mind of their own and explaining a plastic surgery procedure to them may be difficult or uncomfortable. Everyone has a different approach to parenting and some would like to explain their procedure to their kids while others would like to keep it a secret. If you choose to share, here are some ways to approach the conversation.
As many women begin to age, especially those who’ve had children, their body just isn’t what it once was even with diet and exercise. The majority of moms who opt for a plastic surgery procedure are merely trying to restore what they once had. Once you decide to have a procedure, the next thought many women have is what they will tell their children. If you decide to discuss your procedure with your kid(s), one of the essential elements is to keep the conversation age appropriate. If your child is very young, they may not fully understand all of the elements. However, since plastic surgery has become drastically popular they may have already been exposed to the subject through the Internet or television depending on their age. After all, moms know best so determine if an open conversation with more details is best for your child.
Incorporating inner beauty into the conversation with your child is encouraged. Touch on the fact that you’re having a procedure to restore self-confidence and to enhance your inner beauty. It’s also a good idea to explain to them that they’re exemplary just the way they are and since you’re having a procedure that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with them. If you’re having a procedure that relates to pregnancy, explain to them that you don’t have any regrets having children and it was your choice to have children in the first place. “I think the right approach is to plainly explain that there was something you were unhappy with and you decided to fix it,” said Dan Ariely, a three-time New York Times bestselling author and Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University.
If your children are aware of your procedure and approach you down the road about having plastic surgery themselves and you’re opposed to the idea, you can explain to them that you decided to have your procedure once you fully matured and knew it was the proper decision for you.
Undergoing a procedure is a personal choice and the person undergoing the procedure knows his or her family better than anyone. Our tips are purely suggestions, so decide what the best approach to the topic would be for you and your family!