Do I look fat? Do I have stretch marks? Do I look beautiful? If you are a woman, these are some of the questions that cross your mind every day, as it’s no secret that most women are unhappy with their bodies. These insecurities with our bodies have led to the development of personal negative perceptions, a problem that creates stress, low self-esteem, and lack of confidence. 

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For Jenny Lee Burton, a mother from Dallas, one plastic surgery that was meant to please her ex-husband became a nightmare, as as it turned her into an addict. 

Before surgery, Jenny Lee was beautiful 

Growing up, Jenny Lee was a beautiful girl, as she was tall, thin, and had a beautiful smile that would make anyone fall in love with her. 

However, in her early 20s, Jenny Lee’s insecurities started when her husband began making negative comments about her looks. To her husband, Jenny had small breasts and a big nose, features that made her question her own appearance. Since she was in love, Jenny decided to make herself more lovable as she underwent a procedure to change her body. 

One surgery led to 59 more with no end in sight 

In her first surgery, Jenny had her breasts enlarged hoping she would make her husband happy. However, despite her hopes, the surgery did not stop her husband from making nasty negative comments about her body. 

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After the procedure and a divorce, Jenny’s life transformed completely as she started a bad relationship with herself and her own reflection. 

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59 surgeries later, Jenny still struggles to accept herself as she is yet to realize her perfect body. Instead, she is completely self-obsessed with her looks and is helplessly addicted to plastic surgery. 

Face hurts so bad.sinuses on left filled with infection. Surgery sch.for Fri.If I lay down my eye swells shut again.😳 pic.twitter.com/5VlfXEZKQd

— Jenny Lee (@TheJennyLee) January 17, 2015

Recently, Jenny developed fibromyalgia, a condition that caused her to gain weight, triggering past insecurities with her own body. Her new reality has caused her to alienate herself from her friends and the world, as she no longer feels attractive or desirable. 

Is plastic surgery addiction a real disease? 

Today, while women have turned to cosmetic surgery to find their perfect bodies, they have also suffered from addiction, as one or two surgeries never seem to be enough. If you find that you are always looking for flaws in your body and seeking plastic surgery to change them, you may suffer from plastic surgery addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). 

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While there is no cure for plastic surgery addiction, the key to overcoming the weakness is to accept yourself for who you are since after you start, you might  regret it forever. When you see yourself more realistically, you will begin to realize that you are beautiful just the way you are, and that every part of your body is perfect.

The hope for Jenny Lee is that with time, she will learn to accept herself since this is the surest way to realize true beauty. Drawing support from her loving family, Jenny will gradually learn that while outward appearances may fade, the real her will always remain, and she’s beautiful. 

The material in this article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of a certified specialist.