Cosmetic Surgery Debate | Make Me, Fake Me?

'Plastic surgery', 'cosmetic surgery', 'cosmetic enhancement' ..whatever term you want to use for somebody going under the knife to change their appearance, it will always be a controversial topic. Some people are 100% dead set against it, but if they're happy in their own skin then they should be content with that and shouldn't have to worry about other people's decisions. 

I, personally, don't have a problem with anybody turning to surgery if that's the choice they want to make, and if my bank balance wasn't in the red then I'd be turning to needles and knives too. Seeing as I can't stretch to four figure sums to give myself: breasts a few cup sizes bigger; the white, straight and perfectly shaped teeth I long for; or the fresh, clear, scar-free skin that I deserve after years of severe acne, I can only have a mental wishlist of operations, procedures, or treatments that I would opt for should my bank balance allow it (fingers crossed I get rich!).

But, what I want to know is: where would you draw the line to what makes you 'fake' - terminology often used to describe people who have had 'work done' - and what doesn't? Is getting a breast augmentation in the same category as teeth whitening? Where is the boundary? 'Don't get a boob job', they might say, 'they look better 'natural'' - Okay, well then what about yellow, crooked teeth? Do they look better left as they are? And would it make you 'unnatural' to change them surgically? Maybe it's not a 'surgery' per se, but it's hardly an at home job or something herbal supplements will tackle. And shockingly, acne scarring removal/treatment is considered to be 'cosmetic' treatment (as opposed to a medical issue that can be paid for under the NHS), as the issue does not affect health and well being (I would strongly disagree) - but if this is the case, would you be able to distinguish between the use of a laser or chemicals to perfect the skin surface in that situation, from somebody getting, say, botox in their skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles? 

If I underwent 'cosmetic dentistry' and had my teeth straightened, whitened and had veneers done - would my peers turn to calling me 'fake'? As I have no doubt they would do so if I opted for a silicone breast implantation. But then, what about the acne treatment that I want more than anything to help cure my dramatic complexion insecurities?

If you take a look at all of the terms that I have listed at the top of this page, do they call come under the same umbrella? I feel certain that most of you would place some differences between them, i.e. the ones 'necessary' versus the ones that are not, for example. But then, what are you deeming necessary? I don't like to smile in photographs because I have a wonky tooth that I'm insecure about - therefore I would feel happier with straighter teeth. And, although I am trying my best to embrace the pancake chest that I was born with, I don't feel comfortable wearing a bikini or certain clothing because I don't like the size of my breasts - therefore I would feel happier with a 'boob job'.

Take other people for an example, and not just me. Person A was once overweight, but then lost that weight and would like a tummy tuck to be able to feel better about their body. Person B has a large mole or birthmark on their leg and doesn't like people to see it and would prefer for it to be removed to be able to feel better about their body. Or alternatively: Person C isn't happy that she appears to look older than her actual age, and opts for botox for a younger appearance so she can feel happier in her appearance. Person D doesn't like the ice-pick acne scars left on her face and opts for a chemical skin peel so she can feel happier in her appearance. Are there certain people in these scenarios who you would judge for different procedures and for different reasons? Are you still going to deem some as 'necessary' and some as not, when the end result is always the same - the patient is more confident in their appearance, and as a result happier. Is being happy a debatable necessity?

Do you see my point?

Do you have any such views on these enhancements or adjustments?

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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*This post was written by myself and is 100% my own views 

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