I've been wanting to get rhinoplasty for medical purposes. I had an accident when I was a child and need to have my bridge corrected so I can breathe better and so that I don't have to deal with recurrent sinus infections. My insurance does not cover it because I can still breathe fine through one of my nostrils (Crazy! I know!). This is an instance where I'm pro plastic surgery. However, I have been thinking about breast augmentation lately. If you asked me a few years back, it would have been a NO! but now I kind of want to up my size a bit. For both surgeries, I have this intense fear of being labeled as fake or being criticized or having to always explain myself.Soooooo Here's the question...
What do you all think of Plastic surgery?
You should add an option to the poll, "I would for cosmetic reasons." Because I would. I have this ugly turkey neck sort of thing going on, at 22.... I shoudl not have turkey neck/chin at 22!
I would not personally get it done unless for a medical purpose or if I was somehow disfigured.
But it's not like I criticize those who get it done for cosmetic reasons, assuming it is mostly minor operations and not someone who is addicted to plastic surgery.
@amoret11: ehhh. I completely understand getting it for medical reasons and even for those really struggling with a lack of self confidence. However, I think it is a slippery slope and should only be used for extreme cases. For the most part, I don't think self worth can be found by altering one's body.
@Cornmuffin09: I was going to put "cosmetic" but then I just chose any because I know some people who have had a masectomy don't necessarily consider it to be medical or cosmetic either (I know a cancer survivor) so I just did "ANY" reason to avoid touching on any soft spot.
@Cornmuffin09: Have you tried increasing your exercise? Maybe more cardio will help.
I would have it done for cosmetic reasons and I've thought about it seriously before. I just can't afford it currently which is why it hasn't been done yet.
@Milk and Honey: I currently run 5ks in just over 30 mins, I work out about 4 times a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. I should lift weights more, but all I do is cardio. I've always had this.
ETA: I know 30 mins isn't that great, but I've never run before in my life. I usually did biking or elliptical.
As someone who works in a medical malpractice firm, I am terrified of surgery for cosmetic reasons! I've seen many pictures of surgeries gone wrong. Breast surgeries, etc. It's SURGERY. Why would you get surgery when you don't need it?
On the other hand, there's a chance I might consider breast augmentation if I had breast cancer & had to get my breasts removed. I would just feel weird without them!
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My husband had Septoplasty for his deviated septum. Turned out, he preferred his nose befor the surgery! (Obviously that's not actually plastic surgery, but yeah...)
Pretty much any surgery is all luck/ chance, in my opinion..
I don't think anyone should judge another for making a decision to alter their appearance. No one but the individual knows how it feels to live with something they're unhappy with. Yes, cosmetic procedures are risky, elective and sometimes done for the wrong reasons. Some people believe that God made them the way they are and if he meant for them to have _____ he would have given it to them. This is probably the reason some struggle with making the decision and feel they should accept their body as is. Cosmetic surgery is the extreme of altering ones looks but many women color their hair, get their nails done or do some form of beauty ritual to enhance their looks.
I'm pro plastic surgery/cosmetic proceures and have had several things done. My first experience was my 2 front teeth, one tooth protruded outward and one had a permanent yellow stain. I lived with it for many years because I was afraid of the pain and once you make the decision to do it there's no going back. I worked at a dental office and took advantage of a great discount. My smile was corrected with a root canal and 2 crowns and when completed I was very happy with the results. I felt pretty and freed of living with what I felt were ugly teeth.
Next I had my nose done, for years I hated my nose and wanted the roundness reduced from the tip. I had a great surgeon and he said it might take 1 or 2 surgeries to achieve what I wanted. He said I can always take more away but can never put any back. Recovery was a bitch and hurt like hell but I ended up semi-satisfied with the results. That was 8 years ago and even though I'd like to have more removed I don't know if I want to go through the pain again.
Lastly I had my breasts reconstructed after a double mastectomy. I felt like I was to young at 41 to not try to reclaim something that was taken from me. Something that made me feel like a woman. Obviously my breasts will never be the same again and that's ok. They have many scars and that's ok too, my husband is the only one who ever sees them naked. To the rest of the world no one would ever guess they're do-overs cuz they look pretty darn good!!
As a matter of fact I'm sitting here typing this 1 week after my left breast implant was replaced since it ruptured a few weeks ago. I waited as long as I could because it wasn't an emergency. Did it have to be replaced? No, I could have kept stuffing it with a bag of rice like I had been doing. But, it was the most uncomfortable feeling and looking at myself in the mirror after every shower made me mourn the loss of something that made feel pretty. It's just a round bag of salt water under my skin but if I'm willing to go through the pain surgery and recovery to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, that's exactly what I'll do !!
I've known a few people who had their deviated septum repairs (all say it's the most painful thing ever, even the women who had natural childbirth). The results for improvement are about 50/50 on that.
My mom had her eye lids lifted (medically recommended and covered on insurance) because the tops were so skin heavy they were rolling her eye lashes into her eyes and causing vision problems. That was great for her, short period of double black eyes and healing but she still sees better years later. I'm afraid I'll need it at some point but I've only had eye surgery (as a toddler for super crossed eyes) and my wisdom teeth out, both of which went horrible and still plague me so I'm very knife skittish.
Overall, it's your body, do what you want is how I feel about it. I think anything like that is a very personal decision and as long as you aren't addicted to it, more power to you!
I had breast augmentation in one breast as it was an A cup and the other was a E cup, over half was covered by Medicare (Australian government health fund) as it was deemed a medical neccessity due to the problems it was causing and my private health cover covered the rest. It changed my life and my confidence in myself. Self worth isn't all true body image but it does play a large part.
I don't see the big deal with minor alterations if it'd make you happy and you can afford it and understand the risks. I don't see why people poo-poo it so much. I mean, botox and constant surgeries... yeah... but if you have ears that really stick out, or a nose problem, or jiggly neck... and you really hate it... why not?
I mean, people lose weight to look better, they get laser hair removal, they get tattoos and peircings, they dress up. People want to look good, and if there's something you really hate that's pretty small and the risks are tiny, then what's the harm? We take risks every day. A nose job isn't a big deal.
One day I might get my ears pinned back a bit. They're not that bad, but sometimes the one sticks out farther than I like, and they annoy me. I won't anytime soon because of the cost and it's just not wise financially, but I certainly don't see the harm in it.
People just like to put on their Judgey Pants and they don't actually think about these things. Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight for aesthetic purposes or get laser hair removal has absolutely no reason to judge. It's the same idea. They're just sheep about it and like to be judgemental without actually thinking about their stance.
People change how they look all the time. Don't feel bad about it, especially if there's a medical justification. And there definitely is; you can't breathe! Do it. If people get all high and mighty on you, act super offended and say "I couldn't breathe out of one side of my nose for most of my life! How dare you!" They'll shut up super fast and maybe learn a lesson. lol
@yanamari: I don't see the big deal with minor alterations if it'd make you happy and you can afford it and understand the risks. I don't see why people poo-poo it so much. I mean, botox and constant surgeries... yeah... but if you have ears that really stick out, or a nose problem, or jiggly neck... and you really hate it... why not?
People just like to put on their Judgey Pants and they don't actually think about these things. Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight for aesthetic purposes or get laser hair removal has absolutely no reason to judge. It's the same idea. They're just sheep about it and like to be judgemental without actually thinking about their stance.
You do realise that whilst condeming anyone who doesn't agree with your opinion that you yourself were being very judgemental. And infact judged people getting botox and constant surgeries?
I don't care what anyone personally does to their own body- that is their business but for me I would never get cosmetic surgery unless it was fo an extreme medical purpose. I have had one breast removed from having breast cancer and I have no desire to get an implant full of god knows what put into my body. It doesn't affect my life in any way- doesn't make me less of a woman, less attractive and if anyone does think so then who wants them in your life anyway.
But I can understand that for others it is different. But I do think that the medical industry has a duty of care inregards to cosemtic surgery- to how many surgeries is healthy and that maybe there should be mandtory regulated psychological evaluation prior to surgery. Far too many people get surgery to fix issues which are mental health problems and not physical problems. Kind of like applying a band aid to a wound that requires multiple stictches!
@j_jaye: I'm not condeming anyone. I'm not sure how you got that. What's with the attack?
I said I could understand not doing botox and constant surgeries for high risk reasons and because constant plastic surgeries and botox both backfire aesthetically in the long run. But primarily because they become unsafe. Just like a kidney transplant for no reason; it's just unsafe. Ear pinning is basically no-risk. I said I didn't see the big deal if things were low-risk and basically safe. I didn't say it was okay to judge anyone based on that.
People do like to judge. That's a fact. I never stated my personal opinion aside from the fact that I don't understand what the big deal is with plastic surgery and why people judge others on it all the time when they themselves augment their own bodies in other ways. I merely stated that I can understand MORESO WHY people like to judge excessive surgeries and botox. They're risky and generally unsafe. That get's into "why are you taking high risks to augment yourself in ways that will end up poor in the long run." I never said it was okay. I said I understood why it was frowned upon more.
I really couldn't care less either way what people do. If they want to pour money into poisioning themselves or having tons of high risk surgeries, then so be it. If they want to, they want to. I think it'd be unwise to do it based on the health risks and long term effects, but I really don't care what they do. It wouldn't matter to me.
@Cornmuffin09: what do you mean 30 minutes of running isn't great? I think it is fantastic. Keep it up!
I have had my nose done and although it did not "cure" me LOL it did help a lot. I think as long as you don't have unreasonable expectations and you don't go over the top; it's fine.
I'm just totally and completely pro plastic surgery. I don't know what, but I think eventually I will end up having something done. Both of my parents have and they look great.
I would do something like a rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons (hypothetically - I like my nose fine so I wouldn't *actually* do it). The line I really draw is when you're injecting or implanting some foreign substance into your body. That just really grosses me out, and the potential for it going wrong or needing to get it updated is a disuasion. So even though I have really small boobs and would love to go up in size, nah, not worth it...
I don't have an issue with plastic surgery. There are plenty of parts of my body that I'd change if it wasn't so expensive and I wasn't such a pussy.
I am totally pro surgery. I just had a baby and after I get my body back to a place I am happy with, im totally getting my girls fixed. They are sad and deflated now.
@amoret11: My opinion on plastic surgery is that if you do it for YOU and no one else, it's fine. Of course there's a limit... like when you start looking like Joan Rivers you might have a problem. But for a procedure or two I don't see an issue.
I had a boob reduction a couple of years ago. I'm not tall and since I was 14 I had trouble buying shirts, dresses, etc., and my boobs were saggy and gross and totally not proportionate to the rest of me. They seriously affected my self esteem. They weren't so huge that they caused me to have a constant back ache or anything, but their presence upset me each and every day. I hated getting stares... and people make assumptions. I could turn any shirt into a slutty shirt just by putting it on :(
So technically my surgery was cosmetic, but I don't really consider it a huge vanity thing. I mean even if it were then so what? I just get annoyed by people who judge others on plastic surgery and have the view that it's all bad. I think it really depends on the individual scenario.
I think if you're tried for years to like a certain feature but just can't, then what's wrong with changing it? We all do this to a certain extent whether it be through losing weight or coloring our hair or wearing high heels or colored contacts etc. Yes, surgery is much more drastic and should not be taken lightly (hell I considered doing mine for 10 years! Wish I did it sooner though), but I think if you're in a good state of mind it's totally fine.
ETA: I also had trouble exercising.. I had to wear 2 bras... and I couldn't run. Not sure if that counts as medical... but it sure was uncomfortable!
I am really against plastic surgery unless it is for a medical reason. I just don't think it is good to do that to your body - and I think women who have not had work done look better. I am a "body is a temple" type thinker, and I guess I almost see it as a form of self... how can I say... mistreating yourself- to have unecessary surgery.
I see it the same as piercings or tattoos. Their body, they can do whatever they like with it.
We live in such a messed up world. The media is constantly bombarding women with the message that their looks don't measure up. Then when they get plastic surgery to "fix" their appearance, they are judged harshly for it. Doomed if you don't, doomed if you do.
There needs to be a "Whatever floats your boat" option because I really don't care if people have it done or not. I probably wouldn't do cosmetic surgery (aside from something to correct the terrible acne scars on my face), but if something being moved/changed/removed from my body would improve the quality of my life? Medically all the way.
I would definitely do it for medical purposes. I want a breast reduction in the future, but I consider that mostly a medical reason - I get back pain and headaches because of them. However, I would be lying if I said that I also just want to look better in clothes and not have to buy larger sizes just to accomodate my chest.
I got a nose job and a chin implant. While the doctor was rooting around in my nose he fixed my deviated septum as well and it's been wonderful!! I stopped snoring and sleep so much better.
My confidence is gobs better because I am not concerned with my nose. Additionally in the same time frame I got braces to fix my crooked teeth. I now smile nice and big with no worries of someone seeing my snaggle tooth.
Do what makes you happy.
I also have to wonder how many folks who are against surgery think plucking/waxing and other things like braces are just as bad. It's a matter of what you are most comfortable with as an individual.
PM if you have any specific questions about the nose job. 
@amoret11: I have a cleft pallet so I can totaly agree with how annoying sinus infections are. I had so many surgeries corecting everything that the scars caused other problems. I was never able to breathe out of my nose right and at times I had an almost contant sinus infection. So I was allways tired and groggy and I got other rinfections esier since my body was taxed from the sinus infection.. yadda yadda yadda. It was bloody annoying and lowered the quality of my health.
So yes im so for septioplasty and other nose corections. my dad didnt like it though, he siad I didnt look like myself since my nose was striaghtened. Its nothing I really focused on so it didnt bother me ^-^ as for pure cometic just for looks kind of surgery... I'm not really for it. when I see people get stuff done for the wrong reasons it makes my kind of sad. I really believe everyone has something beautiful about them. It'll take alot of convinceing to get me agree that a surgery like that is necesary.
I think attitude has allot to do with it, people pick up on what you insecure about really quick. but if its not a problem for you then its not a problem for anyone else. Kind of like my nose (besides the internal problems) it was actually really croked I never noticed and it wasnt somthing I was insecure about... and very few people noticed it without me mentioning it. I guess its kind of like the wear clothes but dont let clothes wear you?
I am so for decoration though! :D Tattoos, peircings, jewlery, makeup, and clothes. Its so fun and usually a convo starter. someone has a band shirt on for example "oh hey i saw thier show in 1997 it changed my life" maybe you find a friend that day ^-^
tattoos... everyone wants to know the story behind them. I find scars facinating at well. But that can sometimes be a sticky situation if it was a tramatic thing they dont want to talk about. But id gladly share my scar stories ^-^
You can't walk up to someone and start a conversation like "hey you have boobs I have boobs to but thier mostly fake...." yeah a bit odd.
sorry this was so long but I hoped I helped someone ^-^
I don't see anything wrong with it if that's what you want to do. If peope are getting so much surgery they end up looking like Joan Rivers, well... I guess that's their taste but I find the overly plastic look to be a really bad one.
Totally pro-surgery here.
I haven't done anything to myself as of yet. I love the way I look now, but I know that child-rearing does a serious number on your body in all ways, so I plan on exercising and toning up to see if things go back to normal, and if I feel I need to, I would totally be up for a tummy tuck or a breast lift or whatever else I see fit.
Frankly, I see getting plastic surgery after child birth and breast feeding as reconstruction rather than cosmetic.
Now, if only insurance companies saw things my way...
There are so many risks with surgery. I have had abdominal surgery and hand surgery and both times I got deathly ill afterwards. There is no way I would get surgery unless I absolutely needed it!
I had a rhinoplasty for medical reasons after a car accident but I have always hated my nose and I figured "while you're in there...." he could fix some of the things I didn't like about my nose. Insurance covered some and I paid out of pocket (~1,500) for the cosmetic. I look great :)
I had breast augmentation done 12 years ago. Knock on wood I haven't had any problems with them & they still look good after all these years (and after breastfeeding 2 children!). I did it for myself and don't regret my decision but now, being older, I know I will have to do something with them eventually ~ when the time comes I will have them removed (I may need to get a lift to look normal? I don't know). I'm not looking forward to having more surgery and the expense but I know their mileage is running out, lol.
I have no issue with plastic surgery for any reason, but don't have any particular part of me that i dislike enough to risk major surgery. Personally I'd just hate for my legacy to be that I died for the sake of bigger boobs... I dunno, maybe I'll change my mind later.
My views on cosmetic surgery have evolved. I used to think people who got procedures or surgeries were "fake", but I don't feel that way anymore. You only live once, so you may as well look how you want to look. I think surgery is great for people who have realistic, and healthy expectations and will not go overboard. Go for it!
I think as long as the person is doing for themself, not to please someone else and fully understands the risks (it IS major surgery!) then who am I to say they can't or judge them? I do think there are people who have an unhealthy relationship with cosmetic surgery and that isn't good but if I suddenly had a windfall I might get lipo because even at an extremely healthy weight and constant exercise I had love handles and thick thighs and I'm not a fan.
I'm against plastic surgery for purely cosmetic reasons when nothing is really abnormal. The example of one breast a size A and the other a size E would not be in this category in my opinion, but having a small bump on your nose or getting breast implants just to be bigger would. I'm also not really sure I think weight loss surgery is a good idea either, it kind of fits with plastic surgery in my mind. I think if you're unhappy enough with your body that you want to have it cut open and changed, you should seek therapy. Maybe it won't change how you feel, but for a lot of people it probably would (help them lose weight or get over their "big nose" or whatever the issue). I'm sure people will disagree, but the OP asked our opinions and that's mine :)
When I was 2 I was severely bit by a dog and had to have plastic surgery to repair my eyelid. So medically, yes, of course, been there done that, so glad it's an option! but cosmetically...not a fan.
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