Seeking Self-Esteem Through Plastic Surgery
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Seeking Self-Esteem through Plastic Surgery
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there were over 10.2
million Cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed in the United States in 2008.
This is an increase of 162 percent since 1997 (Nowak, R. (2006, October 19).
The most common procedures done were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid
surgery, rhinoplasty, and abdominalplasty. Cosmetic surgery has gone mainstream. There are
several reasons why someone might consider plastic surgery. The most common reason reported
was to improve their physical appearance, and in return boost their self-esteem. However, like all
things, there are pros and cons of this drastic, permanent decision.
Plastic surgery can have many positive outcomes. The most common one is the improvement of one 's self-esteem after a positive surgery outcome. Most people who choose to get plastic surgery, do it simply because they are unhappy with the appearance of a certain part of their body. Some examples of these surgeries include breast augmentation, liposuction, body lifts, body implants, botox, hair transplants, and hair removals. Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery, yet it has no real health benefits, only potential health risks. So why would one choose to get breast augmentation? Women who have gone through this surgery report that they feel more sexually confident and empowered. In the United States, society and media portray beautiful women as tall, thin, and large busted. This may be why women associate having larger breasts with greater self-confidence and acceptance. Both men and women in the United States feel pressured to be thin and fit, in order to be considered attractive. For that reason, many people seek out quick fixes such as liposuction, body implants, and abdominalplasty. Plastic surgery can also provide some health benefits. There
Seeking Self-Esteem through Plastic Surgery
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, there were over 10.2
million Cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures performed in the United States in 2008.
This is an increase of 162 percent since 1997 (Nowak, R. (2006, October 19).
The most common procedures done were breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid
surgery, rhinoplasty, and abdominalplasty. Cosmetic surgery has gone mainstream. There are
several reasons why someone might consider plastic surgery. The most common reason reported
was to improve their physical appearance, and in return boost their self-esteem. However, like all
things, there are pros and cons of this drastic, permanent decision.
Plastic surgery can have many positive outcomes. The most common one is the improvement of one 's self-esteem after a positive surgery outcome. Most people who choose to get plastic surgery, do it simply because they are unhappy with the appearance of a certain part of their body. Some examples of these surgeries include breast augmentation, liposuction, body lifts, body implants, botox, hair transplants, and hair removals. Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery, yet it has no real health benefits, only potential health risks. So why would one choose to get breast augmentation? Women who have gone through this surgery report that they feel more sexually confident and empowered. In the United States, society and media portray beautiful women as tall, thin, and large busted. This may be why women associate having larger breasts with greater self-confidence and acceptance. Both men and women in the United States feel pressured to be thin and fit, in order to be considered attractive. For that reason, many people seek out quick fixes such as liposuction, body implants, and abdominalplasty. Plastic surgery can also provide some health benefits. There
Bibliography: Cosmetic plastic surgery research. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgerystatistics.com/statistics.html#2008-HIGHLIGHTS Nowak, R. (2006, October 19). Cosmetic surgery special: when looks can kill . U.S. National Issues , (2574), Retrieved from http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19225745.200-cosmetic-surgery-special-when-looks-can Psychological aspects: your self-image and plastic surgery. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_and_Consumers/Planning_Your_Surgery/Psychological_Aspects_Your_Self-Image_and_Plastic_Surgery.html Top of Form Bottom of Form