Plastic Surgery.

I saw that in the module guide, we had a lecture on 'Body Modification' coming up. After seeing that and thinking about what it could be, I decided to do a blog on plastic surgery. This is something that has become more and more common with people, especially celebrities. To be honest, I can't see anything wrong with it if it boosts somebody's self confidence and self esteem. I've read many 'real life stories' in magazines about some boob jobs, nose jobs, face lifts or liposuction that have completely changed peoples lifes for the better.




I do think though, that you can go TOO far with surgery. When looking at pictures of 'Bad Plastic Surgery', i didn't think this person was real. I thought it was a barbie doll... but looking up close it is clear that it really is just a bad case of plastic surgery...

People never think of plastic surgery being 'medical' as it can help people who have, for example, been attacked by a dog and their face is damaged. Plastic surgery can remove scars and damage caused by the attack...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/8592955.stm

I do see how people can become addicted to getting plastic surgery, like many celebrities. Being a religious viewer of Katie Price's documentaries, it is fair to say and clear to see that she is addicted to going under the needle. You do have to think though, despite all the money in the world and the big houses that some of these people have, they still must have such a low self confidence to want to pay so much money (and so often) to get plastic surgery, as it doesn't come at a cheap price...

Rhinoplasty (A nose job) - £3,000 - £4,000

Breast Enlargement - £3,400 - £5,000

Facelift - £4,200 - £5,800

Liposuction - £1,550 - £5,000

But like any other surgery, there may be another big cost to pay... It can be quite dangerous and the risks are huge;

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/risks-dangers-plastic-surgery.html

This celebrity, Heidi Montag, had 10 surgeries in one day, including, brow lift, botox, ears pinned back, nose job, breast enlargement, chin reduction and liposuction and yet I still think she looked better before.