16 May 2010

Why Do People Get Cosmetic Surgery?


Cosmetic surgery is very common these days, it is no longer only accessible to the rich and famous, anyone can have work done. But it is not all safe and problem free, so why do people put themselves through these risks for beauty? The are many reasons why people get cosmetic surgery but the top 5 most common reasons are:

1. Health Reasons.
Some people may have suffered severe illnesses and diseases and so it seems acceptable that people would want to rectify the problems caused by their illness through surgery. People may also want to fix a problem that maybe causing health issues by having cosmetic surgery.

2. Accidents.
People involved in serious accidents are sometimes left physically deformed and so cosmetic surgery can help to correct and improve these injuries.

3. Self Esteem.
Many people chose to get cosmetic surgery to boost their self esteem. They think that by having surgery and changing their body this will help them feel better about themselves and improve their lives. Unfortunately this is hardly ever the case and problems with body image can be related to past experiences and bad relationships.

4. Re-constructive Surgery.
Re-constructive surgery corrects deformities on the face and body. These can include physical birth defects, such as cleft lips and ear deformities, traumatic injuries, like dog bites or burns, and aftermath treatments such as breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

5. Vanity.
Vanity is also a reason why people get cosmetic surgery. Botox, facelifts, liposuction and tummy tucks can all be considered as vanity procedures as they do not benefit the person other than to feel better about themselves (or at least that's the aim.)

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