Cosmetic surgery in the beginning was mainly used for people who had been in accidents or for war veterans. I think cosmetic surgery has become centered around women because they are more influenced or affected by how they are perceived. In my experience, men for the most part care very little about their appearance. We strive to look good and presentable, but I don't think we obsess over beauty as much as women. Also the main reasons women get cosmetic surgery (wrinkles, nose, ect.) are signs of maturity and experience for men. In the business world you are initially given more respect for signs of maturity such as grey hair or wrinkles. Women are not given the same luxury as men in that area unfortunately and that is why I think cosmetic surgery is centered more around them.
I have nothing against cosmetic surgery. If you are unhappy with how you look, you should change it just like if you are unhappy with what you are wearing. You are nowhere near as confident when you don't think you look good. So if by getting cosmetic surgery you are able to gain confidence and improve your outlook on life, why not.
I don't think people take it too lightly. It's too expensive for people to take it lightly. I do think people can go overboard and become too dependent on cosmetic surgery/ That is why I think that those who have cosmetic surgery should be careful and not become too consumed or obsessed with it.
Cosmetic surgery is not vain in my opinion. It's just as vain as wearing clothing you like or running regularly to stay fit. Everyone wants to feel like they look good and there is nothing wrong with having surgery to do so.
Examples of cosmetic surgery:
1. abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
2. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
3. Breast Augmentation
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I disagree with everything you just said. I think plastic surgery, most of the time, is a sad and stupid thing. I think that women, and men alike, should find confidence in things other then what a doctor can make them look like. If they are relying on looks to give them confidence then they will never be confident because they will always see flaws in themselves.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both will and patrick, I think that plastic surgery is ultimately a personal choice and if it really does make someone happy, that's awesome. I don't think the problem is everyday people getting one or two things done, though. the problem is the unfair expectations to look a certain way, which promotes poor body image, which promotes excessive plastic surgery. ya know?
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