[Ryan_94]

What's everyone's thoughts on plastic surgery? Where do you all draw the line - ie, nose jobs are okay, jaw implants are too far. How does plastic surgery change your perception of others? What's your personal experience?

I just want to hear a general consensus from people on this subject.


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[Bellissima]

i think it can be very positive and very negative, especially for society in general... at the end of the day if you are willing to take the risks, including the risk that it will go WRONG, and you have the money and it's something you really want to do... then do it.

[Bill_Gates]

i dont find it natural.

[Vohamanah]

I am a little biased, because I only see plastic surgery that goes wrong, but I always find plastic surgery clients are some of the worst. They are never happy, they exaggerate every tiny flaw and think that it is ruining their life and everyone is staring at their very very slightly crooked nose, when in reality most people are too caught up with worrying about their own flaws to be more than passingly interested in someone else's.

I think it takes a particular type of person to be so dissatisfied with their face or body that they would take the very real risks associated with major surgery in the hope of possibly making a small difference. I count myself fortunate that I'm not one of those people. I'm not perfect by any means, but I'm happy with what I have. I'm not saying their viewpoint is wrong or invalid, its just one I don't personally share.

I don't think less of people who have had plastic surgery or who want it, but it does make me wonder what went through their mind when you see people who have had so much surgery that they look like a melted barbie doll. I think there's a moral issue in when the surgeon should draw the line. Any surgery is serious and the surgeon should be sure that the person is a sutable candidate for the surgery, mentally as well as physically. The conflict is that if they do the surgery they get paid, if they refuse, they don't. I think for a lot of people who take plastic surgery way OTT its more a case of finding the right "yes man" to keep doing surgery on them.

But those people are, of course, the minority. In general I don't have a problem with people having cosmetic surgery if they are fully aware of the risks, and the fact that there is only a chance, not a guarantee, of an improvement.

[A Cat]

there's a certain kind of self hatred that drives one to go to plastic surgery. A backward perception of the self.

[sarahthegemini]

I am all for plastic surgery - I'm debating myself about having a boob job, and in addition to that I'd like some lip fillers as my top lip is too thin. Don't see what's wrong with it tbh if it's going to make you happy.

I don't know whether you'd count this as it wasn't particularly invasive but I have had a cosmetic procedure - i.e. scar rejuvenation. I had a tube in my stomach for about 11/12 years and when it was removed, it never healed properly and I was left with a 'dimple' scar, but a scar that wasn't fully closed (so there was a small hole) So I went to a private surgeon and had that section removed and stitched back up, so my scar is now simply an inch long horizontal line. I am so much more confident with that now, I don't think I would have ever gotten intimate with someone pre-surgery as I just felt disgusted with it!

[Llewellyn_J]

People often say 'Be happy with what you got/God gave you.' My response would be 'Oh yeh? Well what if what "God" gave you is a load of good-for-nothing crap?'

So what if some people think it's 'not natural'? Since when does everything have to be 'natural'?

I'm personally for plastic surgery in general, but I think many people chose to do it for the wrong reasons - often when they actually have nothing wrong with them and the flaw they so want to remove is something only they themselves can perceive.

[IlexBlue]

I'm assuming we're not including people who have had accidents, been caught in fires etc. and have disfigurements.

To be honest, it depends. While I'd much rather everyone loves themselves for who they are and embrace their flaws, I know that's never going to happen. So if someone does have something they feel is wrong with them that causes them extreme upset, and a slight re-shaping or removal of something will give them confidence and feel happier, than I have nothing against it. But it's when people really have nothing wrong with them and go too far, spending thousands of pounds on looking "perfect" - usually ruining their natural beauty in the process - or resembling someone else, then I find it ridiculous.

It's like, if someone does have a rather large nose that makes them feel horrible and they hate looking in the mirror, or it's an odd shape, and having the nose job will make them feel good, I don't have anything against it. It's when famous people (especially) have a perfectly fine nose but decide to have a nose job just for the sake of having the "perfect face." I've yet to find one where their nose looked better after than before.

[Millie228]

People can do what they want, at worst it affects only yourself. When I see exaggerated surgery or something that has been badly done, I find it sad, but then again there is no reason to be angry with someone - they are suffering, not you. I'm surprised by how many people seem to think that anyone who's had surgery deserves to be critiqued. Perhaps it's due to Britain's hatred towards the wealthy - surgery costs a fair share, after all.

Personally, I draw the line by permanent facial surgery. I would not be a stranger to smaller body adjustments or fillers (juvaderm or botox), because it can all be done in smaller amounts. But I would never do surgery on my face. It can go bad and there are no was of fixing it without permanent and obvious damage. That being said, I am happy with my face and have no reason to complain. I see some having nose jobs with excellent results. But I think anyone should think long and hard about having surgery done to their face.

[SpicyStrawberry]

If you have scarring or something else that doesn't affect your health that the NHS won't fund to correct because it is technically cosmetic, I totally support it. I'm all for plastic surgery as long as it's done safely, people may dislike it or are quick to stigmatise people who have it but it's their decision, I just hope if it's for confidence issues they think surgery through before going for it, it might not be the answer.

[Helmi]

I don't see anything wrong with it. I don't think I personally would like any implants in my body but I have been thinking about fillers etc. But with cosmetic surgery you need to be careful and get a professional to do it and not go for the lowest price!

[txo]

I don't care who gets plastic surgery or why they do it or what kind they get.

On myself though, I don't think I'd have anything done unless I got into an accident and my face/body changed enough to make me really worry about it. I don't like implants/injections though as I'd find it extremely weird having something unnatural in my body. Nose jobs, lipo, that kind of thing is okay. But botox, fillers, breast/cheek/chin/whatever implants is just too far for me.

[newts2k]

(Original post by Ryan_94)
What's everyone's thoughts on plastic surgery? Where do you all draw the line - ie, nose jobs are okay, jaw implants are too far. How does plastic surgery change your perception of others? What's your personal experience?

I just want to hear a general consensus from people on this subject.


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it goes wrong a lot of the time

[Catchetat]

if it makes them happy then let it be. there must also be tight regulations around it and age of consent for these procedures.

[mrswomble]

Sometimes I definitely think plastic surgery is acceptable, for example when people have horrific burns or other medical purposes. However when people do if purely for their own vanity there is definitely a problem. There is the argument that some people can't accept the way they look, but I think that is more of a mental problem that would be better helped by counselling, as I don't think plastic surgery would address the underlying issues. Also when celebrities do it it can set such a bad example to people; e.g having a breast enlargement implies that small boobs aren't good enough. It's definitely not for me, I won't be injecting, cutting off or adding anything to my body
Just my opinion though

[boba]

I don't think theres anything wrong with the principle of getting plastic surgery. for absoulutly any reason whether you were badly burnt or just wanted bigger boobs (assuming of course the ones who get it for things like the latter pay for it). I do however think that some people don't take the decision seriously enough.

[Pride]

I think plastic surgery is only acceptable for those with serious disfigurement - the result of cancer or a serious accident/war/abuse, or a genetic problem etc. These are the sorts of things the NHS would find suitable reasons too.

However, it doesn't mean I would ban these things personally. I hope to study medicine and become a doctor in the future. If I became a plastic surgeon, I wouldn't refuse to operate on somebody who was just 'insecure' about their nose. I mean, it's just my job. I don't agree with surgery for cosmetic reasons (because I believe God creates humans, we're never satisfied with what we have, we're too materialistic), but I also can't expect everybody to have my views. As long as they know the risks of surgery, and spend their own money on the operation (ie. not publically funded AT ALL), I'm quite fine with it.

[Killuminati1989]

I love watching Celebrity Botched Plastic Surgery

[InternetGangster]

I think people end up looking older/worse by having it at a young age - below 25, say.

[Pink Liquid]

I believe in it if it is for corrective reasons. For example, burns victims, facial skeletal deformities etc.