The plastic rush

By: Paul

            Towards the age of technological marvels, medical advancements have been one of the major pioneers in introducing change to the ways we live and aspire to live.

Being the perfection seeking beings that humans instinctively are, cosmetic surgeries are becoming a common practice as procedures are getting safer and better.

However being a ‘trend’ that is just beginning to introduce itself to the population, people are still unsure of the need for cosmetic surgeries as it is is deemed as a ‘complete waste of money’ by the more conservative people while the young see it as a means of improving oneself.

This highly volatile trend has generated 14.6 million cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States alone, according to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

The British Association of Aethetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) has also recorded a drastic increment in plastic surgery procedures done with popular procedures such as face lifts, breast implants, and nose augmentations increasing by a minimum of 10 percent compared to previous years.

The top 10 procedures includes:

1.      Breast Augmentations

2.      Eyelid Surgery

3.      Face and neck lifts

4.      Breast Reductions

5.      Nose Augmentations

6.      Liposuction

7.      Tummy Tucks

8.      Fat transfer operation

9.      Eye brow lift

10.  Ear corrections

Cosmetic surgery, both minimally-invasive and surgical has been thought as religiously and morally wrong by the more conservative such as Chin, a young working adult who said “Natural is beauty. I do not see the need to change any part of your body as it is given by god. The way I see it, only people with no confidence in themselves do it but well, everyone is entitled to their own opinion.”

Ravin Raj, 23, a college student thinks that plastic surgery’s outspread is inevitable as people seek perfection. He also stated that facial augmentations are acceptable but not on other body parts such as breast implants, liposuction and such.

In support of cosmetic surgeries, Low, 21, a pharmaceutical student said that plastic surgery exists in many different forms. He also emphasized that “Even having going to your dentists or having hair transplants counts. Does it not? If it helps in giving people a better look and confidence, it naturally equates to better overall health.”

Toh Ben, 37, a middle aged parent said, “Imagine one day, you are trapped in a fire and you suffered severe burns which rendered your outlook absolutely horrible. Think about it. There, question answered.” He also added , “infections, however are always a risk that comes with plastic surgery.”

Through the viewpoint of the cosmetic surgery clients, Jon, who augmented his chins and had pectoral implants, stated that I am paying for it myself and it does make me look better. Whats there to lose

Brendan, 25, a former law student also said, “If it makes it easier for you to love yourself. Then all the more reason to go for it. You shouldn’t care about what others think too much.”

With all the thoughts and talks on cosmetic surgery, no one can determine whether it is right or wrong as the motive behind every individual varies. However we can be sure that with the incredible speed medical science is advancing, people are generally able to manage and handle their wellbeing and health.