Alan Goodwin, MD
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Alan Goodwin is a licensed psychologist and has been providing psychotherapy and coaching in his private office in Encino, California, since 2003. He published a self-help book titled, “Saving Face Without Losing Your Mind: Bringing Mindfulness to Your Cosmetic Procedure” in November 2022 to psychologically help people prepare for or recover from cosmetic procedures.
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March 28, 2023
Psych Yourself Out: Being Mindful About Plastic Surgery w/ Dr. Alan Goodwin
Because both plastic surgeons and patients are perfectionists by temperament, it's a good meeting when they get together. But as humans, we have to accept that we're never going to achieve perfection. If we are too demanding toward ourselves and others, it can be hard to find satisfaction with cosmetic procedures. For some people, cognitive therapy and mindfulness is helpful for setting more realistic ideals. For anyone mentally preparing or recovering from a cosmetic procedure, special guest ...
Guest: Alan Goodwin, MD