The Ugly Truth

Many people are influenced by celebrities in magazines and television in today’s society. Nobody really thinks about the great saying “beauty is skin deep,” when they view “perfect” photos of celebrities they like. People often dream of themselves to look like what they see. Often, there are people who want to please the norm. Pleasing everyone isn’t always the case in this matter, but it’ll build self-esteem in one happy is unhappy with ones images. Looking in the mirror and pointing out every flaw isn’t a healthy situation and can cause depression and dissatisfaction in one’s self (Boyd). Plastic surgery doesn’t mean fake it comes from the Greek word plastikos, which means to form or mold, it is intended to improve appearance and ability (“What is Plastic Surgery?”). Cosmetic surgeons should deny surgery to patients addicted to changing their bodies because it causes low-esteem causing the addiction, health risks, and being financially declined.

Patients who are insecure with their bodies and facial features often develop low self-esteem in which causing cosmetics surgeons to get involved. Disapproval from oneself and especially others causes depression. According to Natalie Kita, studies have shown correlations between attractiveness and professional recognition, hiring decisions, promotions, and differences in salary levels (Kita). Being that said, that doesn’t make it okay to do something to please other people. Also, wanting to look like others who have features or figures that others have makes it impossible to ignore ideas about getting plastic surgery. People get plastic surgery to be content and boost their confidence in their lives as an escape from what’s hurting inside, but that hurt can be treated by other options such as therapy. While others in one age group begin to age, the other begins to take the plastic surgery route to keep from aging. When getting the plastic surgery to prevent aging, the result can turn out to be effective or ineffective...