Plastic surgery seems to be one of those topics everyone has an opinion on, either for it or against it. However, there are some who are kind of in between. They just aren't sure what to think. Hopefully, this article will help. It will explain the benefits and drawbacks of plastic surgery. Of course, the worth of plastic surgery is largely based upon the motivation for the procedures to begin with. Below we will discuss why plastic surgery can be both good and bad:
Good:
Correct Flaws That Are Impossible to Fix:
Some body issues can be corrected with exercise and diet. Others cannot. For example, if you have had several babies and have had your abdomen muscles stretched and skin pulled, you might need a little help getting it back into place. This isn’t your fault, and in some cases, no amount of working out will matter. In this case, a tummy tuck can be helpful and can renew your body image. In this way, plastic surgery can be a positive experience.
Fix a Deformity or Medical Scar:
Another way that plastic surgery can be beneficial is to fix a deformity or medical scar. This is sometimes something you were born with, or that happened as a result of an accident. An example of this could be a surgical fix of an old scar or repairing the after effects of a broken nose. This type of plastic surgery can also help you maintain a healthy body image.
The Bad:
Wrong Motivation:
The bad elements of plastic surgery come into play when plastic surgery is used as a way to bolster self esteem outside of natural methods. In other words, instead of trying to increase your self-worth through positive methods like exercise, you become addicted to plastic surgery, so much so that it borders on unhealthy obsession. This starts you down a detrimental path. Just look at some celebrity examples, like Michael Jackson for an example this in action.
Plastic surgery when used as a simple tool to improve your appearance can be advantageous. When used as a tool and not an obsession, it is a great way to complement the other healthy methods of improving your appearance, such as dieting and exercise.