Beauty fool.
When you here plastic surgery, what do you think of? Hollywood stars trying to delay the effects of aging? People who want to change the size of their stomachs, breasts, or other body parts because they see it done on TV? Is it possible that the increased focus on cosmetic surgery has finally revealed how self-obsessed many of us really are?
Being a victim of it myself I came very close to wanting cosmetic surgery because I was told that my body was not the right shape, size and weight to become a model and people telling me that my nose was to big and my breasts were to small. It makes a person feel insecure and they feel the need to change things about them selves to please other people. Being told I wasn’t good enough and that I didn’t have the perfect face was disappointing but why should I change my looks and body just to fit into someone else world. I am who I am and if they don’t like it then that is not my problem. Everyone has their own individuality so why should I change?
Surgery can become an obsession because knowing that you can change something by going under the knife and feel so better about yourself gives you the confidence. People know that they can change their look with surgery so if they want to change it they know the option is there. Many people have different views on surgery, many people would advise against it but at the end of the day its your own body and you should do what you want with it. At the same time, though, many people feel that the majority of those who seek the absolute perfect versions of them need a psychiatrist rather than a surgeon.
After undergoing plastic surgery, many people finally feel accepted. By transforming into an ideal beauty, they earn the approval of others and receive positive attention. But while plastic surgery may appear to increase confidence, it’s often an illusion – even to the patients themselves, who might confuse real self-esteem with the joy of feeling as thought others approve of their appearance. The confidence that comes from a new nose, fake breasts, or liposuction is only temporary – physically (many procedures are not permanent and need to be repeated) as well as emotionally. Often, patients’ insecurities about their appearance are symptoms of underlying psychological issues, such as depression, and may be temporarily alleviated by surgery. But this temporary confidence is nothing in comparison to the confidence one can obtain by excelling in sports, academics, or a hobby. Marketing cosmetic surgery as a confidence-booster increases profits, but it also gives people unrealistic expectations. They believe that their life will change and are disappointed when it doesn’t.
Body image dissatisfaction is often associated with decreased self-esteem, self-confidence and psychological well-being. These emotional and psychological issues are what causes many women to turn to cosmetic surgery. If women feel they need a new face, a thinner waistline or bigger breasts to be likable and to feel good about themselves, cosmetic surgery may not be the answer. In fact, some studies show that extensive cosmetic surgery may make psychological issues worse. Understanding why you want to undergo cosmetic surgery may be the difference between a boost in self-esteem and disappointment at your decision. Women who are happy with their overall appearance but who seek cosmetic surgery to alter just one aspect of their body often find that cosmetic surgery meets their physical and emotional needs.
The message in all of this is to be cautious in your decisions regarding cosmetic surgery; don’t be pushed around by a pervasive media or let your emotions get the better of you. Seriously ask yourself why you are considering cosmetic surgery. And there’s perhaps one other thing you should think about if you are overly concerned about how you think others perceive you. If people are so concerned with their own looks, who is actually scrutinizing your looks other than yourself.
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