What makes people take the risk of having cosmetic surgery where there is a possibility of disfigurement? All surgery does not come with a guarantee. In some cases death has occurred and this is what no one hears about.
People (the general public) get the cosmetic surgery done to enhance their looks (larger breasts or straighter noses). To have the perfect face or perfect body is impossible because everyone has a different view of what “perfect” is.
It’s mainly down to the person who is getting it done to end up with what is perceived as “perfect”. However, some people get it done for medical reasons such as hereditary defects or cancers of the face. This is acceptable as facial deformities can cause people to become introverted because of other peoples negative reactions.
The problems occurred when having operations on such a large scale like this are horrendous. Infections are the most common and also results which can lead to dangers in the future such as breast implants used to be silicon which were known to burst, creating pain and infection. This has been overcome by updated new medical research now and the silicon has been changed to saline. However, this new technology can still cause problems and become dangerous if things go wrong.
This is all due to people trying to be better than everyone else. However, there are people with brains on this planet who wouldn’t touch cosmetic surgery with a barge pole. This is mainly due to the fear of the unknown outcome and anaesthetics being used (too much and you won’t wake up!).
The cosmetic surgery industry as a whole is available to all ages, all backgrounds and normally the rich and famous. The more celebrities getting surgery the more normal people want it. It is like a fashion statement. At present it is in vogue. The more people who want it, the cheaper it will become. Before we know it there will be cosmetic surgeries on street corners making the general public feel more at ease with the surgery. When prices fall more people will be able to afford it. All of the surgery involved to make you look ten years younger could destroy your image for the rest of your life if a problem occurs. Is it really worth it?
Actors, actresses, models and other figure-heads such as Jordan did it to improve their career. There is no escape from cosmetic surgery. If you change channels on your television chances are that you will probably see an actor or actress who has had some cosmetic surgery.
My personal opinion is that cosmetic surgery should only be used for people with medical issues such as burns or cancers or hereditary disfigurement. They should be able to get cosmetic surgery undertaken at no charge at any specialist hospital or clinic. However, people should also have the choice if they want cosmetic surgery or not. However, there should be limits which should not be crossed, for example: Michael Jackson who is renowned for his disturbing looks which he brought upon himself. He did not just cross the line, he leaped over it.
In conclusion thinking about cosmetic surgery I believe that everyone is different and unique in one way or another. Be yourself and don’t become paranoid about what other people think of you. However, try to present yourself as best as possible and be proud of who you are.
