Are you being too vain?

Due to our age spot removal promotion, we have been frequently asked, “Am I being too vain for wanting this age spot removed?”  Our position is not to question motives regarding any aesthetic procedure. Whether clients are removing unwanted hair or have tattoo regret – we strive to achieve a level of comfort that’s above their expectations.

The question of whether vanity is a positive or negative perception is intriguing.  For millennia, humans have strived to alter their appearance and defy the aging process.  Mesopotamians and ancient Egyptians were enamored with aesthetic appearance.  Access to beautification was limited to those with power or influence.

In today’s culture, aesthetic applications are available to anyone.  Cosmetic companies like L’Oreal and Maybelline manufacture lines that appeal to many socioeconomic demographics.  However, the question still persists, what about taking it a step further than cosmetic applications and choosing a more permanent modality like laser hair removal, or pigmented spot removal?  Is it too vain?

The psychology of “self” and our perception of how others see “us” goes beyond the notion of vanity.  Recently Congress passed a provision that requires most health insurance providers to cover psychological disorders and mental conditions.  We’ve finally realized that the mind is as important – if not more – than any physical ailment or condition.

The emotional construct of self-awareness and perception are an important component of psychological connectedness.  Meaning, the idea of vanity is only a concept of societal framing associated with stereotyping and should not influence an individual’s perception of self-worth.

As we strive to understand the full complexity of the human brain, we are left with unanswered questions and only time will tell just how connected our emotional self truly is.  In short, if you seek aesthetic changes your reasoning for doing so is as good as any excuse, regardless of the motivation.