{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Face with Masoud Saman","title":"Episode 4: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and How We Perceive Our Own Attractiveness with Dr. Toni Pikoos","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3097,"description":"Some patients get a technically perfect result…and still hate what they see.Why?In this episode of The Face Podcast, Dr. Masoud Saman sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Toni Pikoos to unpack one of the most misunderstood problems in aesthetic medicine:Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)This is not just about plastic surgery. It’s about identity, perception, and the dangerous gap between how we look… and how we think we look.What you’ll learn in this episode: Why cosmetic surgery doesn’t fix certain patients  The subtle red flags surgeons often miss  The psychological profile of the “never satisfied” patient  Why the first 2 months after surgery feel like an emotional rollercoaster  What “perception drift” is and why it leads to chasing more procedures  How social media and filters are quietly distorting reality  Why some patients blame the surgeon when life doesn’t improve  How to say no to a patient without creating conflict  What actually helps these patients long term The uncomfortable truth:For some patients, the problem isn’t their nose. It’s the way their brain processes their face.And no operation can fix that.This episode is essential listening for: Patients considering rhinoplasty or facial surgery  Surgeons and injectors navigating complex consultations  Anyone interested in how beauty, psychology, and identity collide About Dr. Toni Pikoos: Clinical psychologist specializing in BDD, cosmetic patient assessment, and mental health in aesthetic medicine. About Dr. Masoud Saman: NYC facial plastic surgeon focused on rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation, known for a philosophy of refinement, restraint, and identity preservation.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uH2VkCD_0KPUBcIgFBpJuNVnDMmnj-D-hndTXHUDebY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZDBi/ZTRlYTEwZDI4NDQ0/NTgyYzJmYzNkMDVh/MGExOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}