Cosmetic Surgery

  

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Is there any part of your body that you wish you could change?  A majority of people have at least one physical characteristic that they do not like about themselves.  They may not like the size of their nose, the size of their breasts, or the sagging of their skin.  We should always remember that nobody is perfect!  It is very important to feel comfortable and confident in our own skin.  On the other hand, if changing something about your appearance will help you feel more confident and happy, then there are options to do so.
What is it?

    Cosmetic surgery is a procedure that enhances the bodies appearance through surgical and medical techniques.  In other words, it fixes a part of your body that you do not like, and changes it to how you would like it to look! There are many different types of cosmetic procedures such as Rhinoplasty, which is another word for a nose job.  This procedure can change the size and shape of your nose.  Another procedure that can be done is something called Liposuction.  Liposuction is where they remove excess fat from the body using a suction like tool, kind of similar to a vacuum.  As we can see in this cartoon picture of Mrs. Potato Head, she is much thinner in the after photo.






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Pros

There are so many good things that cosmetic surgery can bring to a person, emotionally and physically!  One of those things is improving self confidence.  If a person does not like the way they look, they may feel very down and insecure about themselves.  Having surgery to change this part of their appearance may help them feel much more confident and beautiful. They will finally be comfortable in their own skin and happy to go out and show themselves to the world!  Not only do these procedures help a person feel more beautiful, but they can also bring health benefits to a person who is suffering with a problem.  An example of a health benefit of cosmetic surgery is reducing the size of a woman's breasts.  This can help a person get rid of back pain, if they have it.  Cosmetic surgery is also a miracle for many people who suffer from burns, have been injured in a car accident, have had cancer, a birth defect, or have any type of scarring that they would like to improve the appearance of. 

               Cons   
    There are also some not so good things that can be involved with having cosmetic surgery.  One of those things is the cost.  Surgery is a very expensive thing to have done.  There are many different fees that need to be paid for.  Unfortunately, some people may not be able to afford them.  Another not so good part of cosmetic surgery is the recovery time.  After having any type of surgery, you really need to take it easy and relax.  This means no activities that can affect the healing process.  It may take a very long time before a person can return to their normal everyday routine.

  

    Deciding to get cosmetic surgery is a big decision!  It is completely your choice and nobody else's.  You really must be 100 percent sure that you want to make this change to your body because once you have surgery, there will be no returning to the way you originally looked before.  It is permanent.  Having any type of surgery comes with risks.  There is no guarantee that you will look exactly how you wanted to look in the end.  If you are considering getting cosmetic surgery, age should be a huge factor in your decision. You must understand the risks that come along with changing your body.  As you are still growing and developing, remember that there is plenty of time for your body to change!   

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