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Can plastic surgery become an addiction?

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LearnCosmetic surgeryCan plastic surgery become an addiction?

Can plastic surgery become an addiction?

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Plastic surgery can definitely become addictive; it's the job of the plastic surgeon and the patient to make sound decisions together. Watch plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, MD, discuss the red flags that could point to a plastic surgery addiction.

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