Interpreting Your Results
Your score suggests that you have mild concerns about your appearance. You may occasionally find yourself preoccupied or slightly distressed by your feature(s), but these feelings do not significantly disrupt your daily activities. This is very common in patients looking to undergo cosmetic procedures. Wanting to look good and feel confident is completely normal, but it should not affect your daily life and overall wellbeing.
Keep in mind that body image issues can develop at any stage of life. We encourage you to read on and check out the "About BDD" page to learn about the signs to look out for.
COPS | Mild Signs of BDD

Recommendation: go ahead with the procedure
BDD is a recognised mental health condition
where individuals become excessively concerned with a perceived flaw in their appearance, often to the point where it can interfere with their daily lives.
OVERVIEW
It’s natural to have some concerns, and it’s good to recognize them. If you’re thinking about cosmetic procedures, you’re likely in a good position to proceed with realistic expectations. However, discussing your feelings with a professional could help ensure that your concerns are addressed and that any decisions are well-considered.
1. PREOCCUPATION
BDD becomes a serious issue when it starts to interfere with your daily life and overall happiness.
You may occasionally find yourself thinking about your feature(s), though these thoughts are not dominant or overwhelming:
Mirror Checking: You might look in the mirror more than necessary, but it’s not a constant habit. These checks are occasional and not obsessive.
Moderate Comparisons: You could find yourself comparing your feature(s) to others or to images in the media from time to time, but these comparisons are not all-consuming.
Seeking Some Reassurance: There may be times when you seek reassurance from friends or family about your appearance, but it is not a constant need.
2. LEVEL OF DISTRESS
While normal concerns about appearance are occasional and manageable, BDD involves persistent, distressing thoughts and behaviours that significantly interfere with one’s life.
Your feature(s) might cause you some distress, but this distress is generally mild and manageable:
Emotional Impact: You might feel occasional dissatisfaction or frustration with your appearance, but these feelings are not intense or long-lasting.
Physical Sensations: Any physical discomfort or tension related to your appearance is likely infrequent and mild.
3. AVOIDANCE
Individuals with BDD may spend what would be considered an excessive amounts of time and effort trying to hide or fix their perceived flaws, often leading to anxiety, depression, and avoidance of social situations.
Concerns about your appearance may lead you to occasionally avoid certain situations or activities, but this avoidance is not frequent or severe:
Selective Social Situations: You might occasionally feel hesitant to participate in specific social events, but it does not significantly limit your social life.
Photos and Videos: You could feel a bit uncomfortable being in photos or videos at times, but you do not consistently avoid these situations.
Certain Activities: There may be a few activities you shy away from due to concerns about your appearance, but these instances are limited.
4. IMPACT ON DAILY LIFE
Individuals with BDD may spend what would be considered an excessive amounts of time and effort trying to hide or fix their perceived flaws, often leading to anxiety, depression, and avoidance of social situations.
Your concerns about your appearance have a minor impact on your daily routines and responsibilities:
Work or Study: You might find it slightly difficult to concentrate on tasks at times due to thoughts about your appearance, but this impact is minimal.
Relationships: Your concerns may occasionally affect your interactions with friends, family, or romantic partners, but these effects are minor and manageable.
Daily Routines: While your preoccupation with your appearance might influence your daily activities to a small extent, it does not significantly interfere with your routine.
BDD is not the same as vanity.
Vanity involves a level of self-admiration and concern for one's appearance, while BDD causes significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.
NEXT STEPS
No one can tell you what to do with your body. As long as you know enough to make an informed decision, the next steps are up to you.
You may have minor concerns about your appearance, which could influence your thoughts about cosmetic procedures. It's important to ensure your goals are realistic, educate yourself on the procedures you're considering, and possibly seek brief support from a therapist to clarify your motivations and expectations.
Learn more about BDD
Understanding the disorder is the first step towards recognising it in yourself - or others. You can learn more about Body Dysmorphia - including the symptoms, causes, treatments and why it matters when it comes to cosmetic procedures - here.

Practice wellbeing & mindfulness
There are plenty of mental health/ mindfulness apps that can help you manage your mood and overall wellbeing. We are partnering with SPOKE, a neuroscience-backed music therapy app that make mental health care as easy as listening to your favourite music. Tailored to your mood, state of mind, and musical preferences, each session is a personal journey towards mental wellness.
Speak with a professional
Sometimes, professional help is the best way forward. There are multiple ways to treat BDD, including Talking Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and medication. You can speak to your GP, who may refer you to a specialist or point you towards local resources. Alternatively, you can self-refer to a private metal health provider. Check out some of the therapists below: