Plastic surgery is becoming a trend world-wide because humans can never be fully satisfied in terms of looks. There is always something that people critique about themselves physically. People are so caught up in the hype of achieving physical perfection that they deviate from acknowledging the fact that plastic surgery has negative effects on self-esteem, long-term effects on health, wastes money, and can be life-threatening. Today’s society has brainwashed men and women into believing that in order for a person to be beautiful he or she must look like the people seen on television, in movies, and on the magazine covers. Celebrities can make people feel inferior with dazzling looks; they are constantly being watched by the media and pressured to maintain perfection at all times. Little do people know that plenty of celebrities have had cosmetic procedures done and even deny on television that they ever had plastic surgery. Many countries prize beauty in their own special ways. For example, China women bind their feet in half so they can wear small shoes. People put so much focus into achieving prime perfection to attain great social lives, which will boost their self-esteem. Children are especially affected by looks in today’s society by being susceptible to low self esteem. One example for influencing a child to want plastic surgery is a Barbie doll. Many little girls desire a Barbie doll and love the doll’s physical attributes that are humanly impossible to achieve such as the measurements of the slim body and the large, bright blue, twinkling eyes. Many little girls have put the Barbie dolls as their role models; this mind set can lead them into being insecure and wanting plastic surgery later on in life. “In August 2012, 14-... ... middle of paper ... ...surgery.about.com/od/beforesurgery/a/Plastic-SurgeryRisks.htm>. Krishman, Manisha. “Where do parents draw the line?” Corrective procedures may boost self esteem but will they end bullying?” Maclean’s. 13 May 2013: P 50-54. 16 Nov. 2013. Perski, Michael. “Phony Products Not Worth the Risk.” Dermatology Times. Interview by Lisette Hilton. The Nursing and Allied Health Collection, Los Vegas: Aug. 2013. Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology Meeting. 2 Nov. 2013. http://go.galegroup.com/ps/retrieved.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DA- SORT&inPS=tr. Weinkle. “Phony Products Not Worth the Risk.” Dermatology Times. Interview by Lisette Hilton. The Nursing and Allied Health Collection, Los Vegas: Aug. 2013. Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology Meeting. 2 Nov. 2013. .
Societal constructs of bodily perfection have a massive influence on both genders and on all ages. If you look at any magazine, you will see women constantly being compared to each other, whether it is in the “who wore it better” section or in the “do’s and don’ts” part of the magazine, comparing body images and overall appearances. All parts of the media that encompasses our daily lives are especially dangerous for young and impressionable teens because they see people being torn down for trying to express themselves, and are thus taught to not only don’t look like “don’ts”, but also look like the “do’s”. This is dangerous in that women in the magazine set very high standards that teens want to emulate, no matter the cost to themselves or their health. Celebrities have the benefit of media to make them appear perfect: Photoshop and makeup artists conceal the imperfections that are often too apparent to the naked eye. Viewing celebrities as exhibiting the ideal look or as idols will, in most cases, only damage the confidence of both young teens, and adults, and warp the reality of what true “beauty” really is. It makes teens never feel truly content with themselves because they will be aiming for an ideal that is physically impossible to attain and one that doesn’t exist in the real
In today society, beauty in a woman seems to be the measured of her size, or the structure of her nose and lips. Plastic surgery has become a popular procedure for people, mostly for women, to fit in social class, race, or beauty. Most women are insecure about their body or face, wondering if they are perfect enough for the society to call the beautiful; this is when cosmetic surgery comes in. To fix what “needed” to be fixed. To begin with, there is no point in cutting your face or your body to add or remove something most people call ugly. “The Pitfalls of Plastic Surgery” explored the desire of human to become beyond perfection by the undergoing plastic surgery. The author, Camille Pagalia, took a look how now days how Americans are so obsessed
Surgeons discussed their widespread discomfort about how many people were getting plastic surgery because of these programs. When they were asked what they’re greatest fear is they responded, “The reason for getting plastic surgery”. They believe it is encouraging them to altar themselves in a negative manner. This is also one of the issues that Pink, an American singer, song writer, and actress brings to attention in her video “Stupid
In an interview with Heidi Montag, Jennifer Garcia from People magazine uncovers the motives behind Heidi’s complete body make over. In one surgery, Montag underwent a “mini brow lift, botox in forehead and frown area, a nose j...
The media has had an increasingly destructive effect on young people who are becoming worryingly obsessed with their body image. The media is saturated in sexual imagery in which young people have to face every day. The sheer volume of sexual imagery in the media today has resulted in the vast majority of young people to become hooked on looking as near to perfection everyday by using the latest products and buying the latest fashions. This used to be enough but lately the next step to achieving perfection is cosmetic surgery. Everyone wants to look attractive, especially teenagers who are not only put under massive strain to succeed but to look beautiful and climb the ranks of the social ladder, and it seems that the only way to achieve the much desired beauty is to turn to drastic measures.
The words plastic surgery ignite certain thoughts into people’s minds. One may think of a celebrity such as Kylie Jenner or the constant rise in breast augmentation. Typically most people do not have the desire to surgically alter their appearance. Some however, feel the need to enhance their look as a result of insecurity, low self-esteem or bullying. Others have certain role models they look up to and would like to resemble their idol in one aspect or another. Adolescents and young adults are the most influenced by the media. Often times, a teen girl will scroll through her Instagram or even look at models in advertisements and want to look like the women pictured. Even if this means mimicking a certain eye look or hairstyle. Some girls won’t settle for a subtle change and will want to take things farther.
My research paper will explain the benefits of plastic surgery. People often have a lot of doubt when it comes to plastic surgery, but it can actually have many positive attributes, both physically and psychologically such as improving one’s health, lifestyle, and confidence
Some people’s obsession with plastic surgery is obviously getting out of control. It starts with only getting one thing fixed or corrected but then quickly escalates and before you know it, a face that once was all-flesh turns into plastic. According to a study conducted by Nigel Mercer (2009), “The number of official cosmetic surgeries has more than tripled to 34,000 since 2003”. The two reasons why plastic surgery should be banned are because of its high health risks, and because of the additional pressure it puts on people to look picture-perfect.
Did you know one of the simplest reasons why plastic surgery death is on the rise is because the boom of plastic surgery? The plastic surgery statistics report shows the growth of plastic surgery. There are the plastic and reconstructive surgery journal which shows plastic surgery deaths. Statistics show that two patients die for every 100,000 outpatient cosmetic procedures.(https://facebody.net/en/blog/46-plastic-surgery-miami-blog/507-the-most-common-causes-of-plastic-surgery-death) Some of them patients died several days after their surgery. Getting plastic surgery repeatedly because you don’t like the way they fixed you up can cause damage to the body more. Plastic surgery should only be used
In conclusion in this paper I have contrasted the three theoretical perspectives that relate to plastic surgery. These are basic theories related to how society works. They are meant to draw attention to a particular phenomenon and make you really deeply about it. It also shows there are many ways to look at the phenomenon, because it focuses on more than one aspect.
Nowadays, since the number of procedures increases, cosmetic surgery has rapidly developed all over the world. According to an annual report of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in 2015, the United States is the biggest market of cosmetic surgery in the world. Near 16 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2015, with the five most common surgeries being breast augmentation, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, liposuction and tummy tuck (“Plastic Surgery Procedures”).
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There are so many good and bad things that can come from getting plastic surgery. This essay will tell you all the effects, good and bad, that come from getting plastic surgery. The main reasons that people get plastic surgery are Medical, Personal, and at times for career enhancement. Though we all should be satisfied with our looks we aren’t so one way of going about fixing it is by plastic surgery. Some people choose this method sometimes as a way of medical recommendation. Another way is for personal use and just to feel better about them. The last effect of plastic surgery is in some ways to advance in the career path you have chosen. There are so many reasons why people choose this but this essay will focus
Plastic surgery seems to be the norm in today’s culture. I am not talking about the reconstructive surgery done to people involved in accidents or having plastic surgery complete to improve their health. I am talking about when people completely