The second path people take in response to a body image disruption is to try to “fix” their bodies. These quick fixes—such as buying new makeup or clothes, going on a liquid cleanse for the weekend, or making plans for or going through with cosmetic procedures like face fillers, lip injections, liposuction, or fat freezing—might temper your anxiety for a moment but don’t offer lasting solutions. They alter the surface in an attempt to fix the “flaw” while simply postponing the necessity of dealing with your deeper body image concern.
