It did make their bodies better. But it didn't always keep their husbands at home. It didn't necessarily alleviate their depression. The modern cosmetic surgeon has the chance during the initial consultation to recognize and treat these patients. He ideally looks at the patient's psyche along with the physique, and will recognize depression when present.
Depression is a real medical condition.
There can be physical problems lasting months to years which include sadness, sleep disturbance, difficulty feeling pleasure, and sometimes other signs such as stomach problems or diarrhea. Fully 20 percent of the population will experience depression at some time in their lives. The cosmetic procedure and the medication can be used together, and when this happens, the transformations can often be profound. People who weren't very functional find their lives turned around, and people who were very functional often become more so. It's hard to completely prepare our patients for their experiences, because each individual's reaction is unique.