The Pros And Cons Of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is a type of surgery that has to do with the sole purpose for cosmetic reasons. Cosmetic surgery can change a body part that an individual is unhappy with but the purpose of one surgery depends on what the patient wants to change (Davidson). Most doctors say that it is best for any young person to wait until their body is done developing. Cosmetic surgery is a branch of plastic surgery, but it is done solely to enhance ones physical appearance. In today’s society altering one’s body has become very common. Good looking people tend to get their way more in life; however, children under the age of eighteen should be allowed to have cosmetic surgery.

Most people have cosmetic surgery with the hope of becoming more attractive.

The general risks associated with plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery include the postoperative complications that can occur with any surgical operation in which the person is under anesthesia. These complications include: wound infection, internal bleeding, pneumonia, and reactions to the anesthesia. In addition to the general risks with plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery the more specific risks include: undesirable scar tissue, persistent pain, rejection to the skin grafts, and dissatisfaction (Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic surgery)

Before a life changing procedure we should always ask ourselves why we are getting it. Whoever is thinking about this type of surgery should consider talking to a friend or a therapist about these points so he or she will feel truly mentally prepared for any procedure, and have support after the procedure if they decide to follow through with having it done (Altering Body Image). Another thing to consider is how he or she will feel if the results are not what they expected, or if he or she will require more surgery (which requires more money), or if they will have to endure a long recovery from complications (Altering Body Image). If he or she decides to go through with having a cosmetic procedure done there are some things that he or she should check such as checking the state medical board for any complaints or malpractices. Also they should check to see if they can view samples or pictures of surgeons’ average results of the procedure they plan on having done. Keep in mind it is hard to predict results of anything. Self-esteem is not about how one looks, it is about how one is as a person. Sometimes these surgeries can come with serious health risks and no physical health benefits. Harvard Health Commentaries interject, “People can be disappointed when their life does not change as a result of a procedure or surgery. Even after