How to Talk a Friend out of Plastic Surgery

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Ask your friend about his or her reasons for wanting plastic surgery.. Question your friend about his or her expectations.. Listen to your friend without judgment.

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Ask your friend about his or her reasons for wanting plastic surgery.

Step 1

Ask your friend about his or her reasons for wanting plastic surgery.

2

Question your friend about his or her expectations.

Step 2

Question your friend about his or her expectations.

3

Listen to your friend without judgment.

Step 3

Listen to your friend without judgment.

4

Write about your concerns.

Step 4

Write about your concerns.

5

Try to empathize with your friend.

Step 5

Try to empathize with your friend.

6

Do some research.

Step 6

Do some research.

7

Write a letter to your friend.

Step 7

Write a letter to your friend.

8

Choose a comfortable place to speak to your friend.

Step 8

Choose a comfortable place to speak to your friend.

9

Get into a calm state of mind

Step 9

Get into a calm state of mind

10

Use "I" statements to express your concerns.

Step 10

Use "I" statements to express your concerns.

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Help your friend find treatment for mental health issues

Step 11

Help your friend find treatment for mental health issues

12

Offer your support

Step 12

Offer your support

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