I saw something that interested me the other day and thought I should share it. I'm curious to see what people think of plastic surgery, and if it's ok to want to modify your appearance or not. There are tons of different kinds of plastic surgeries, everything from liposuction to nosejobs to fixing cleft palates, many plastic surgeries are in place to fix physical deformities while others are purely for asthetics. Is plastic surgery something that is acceptable or not, and in what circumstances is it ok or not ok?

Something I saw not long ago was this article. It's an article about the woman with the world's largest breasts, she's presently at a KKK. Texas state law apparently actually outlawed her from going bigger than a FFF (that much silicone in someone's body can kill them apparently), and before getting more surgeries to increase to a KKK she had a gallon of silicone in her breasts. Apparently she's had other plastic surgeries done, things like butt jobs, nose jobs, etc as well. A very extreme case to say the least, but does it cross the line to have this much plastic surgery done, or is whatever makes her happy ok? Would you consider her mentally ill, or someone chasing their dream?

On the flip side, plastic surgery is often used to correct physical deformities. Cleft palate is a common one, braces can also be used for cosmetic and theraputic purposes. Breast implants can also be given to someone who has one breast that is much larger than the other, to even them out a bit (for example if you had 1 side that was an A cup and the other was a C), and can be given to people who have had breasts removed as either cancer treatment or a preventative measure against cancer.

What are some thoughts on plastic surgery? Is it right, wrong, ok in some circumstances? Should you need to have a psych eval done before getting certain procedures done, such as for the woman in the article linked above? Should the state of Texas be allowed to prevent her from putting more than a certain amount of silicone in her body via plastic surgery?

For purely asthetic reasons I think theres a limit to what is normal and what isnt. For example, if I was a woman and my boobs were tiny, then yeh, maybe I would. However If I was a black singer and a few days later looked like a peice of melted white plastic, then I think thats just wrong. Unless you a seriously ugly, and it pains you to look in the mirror, surgery should only be used to enhance your own looks, not change them completely

Theres enough choice of women in the world for me to find one with a real face anyway

People have the right to do what they please to their own bodies as long as it isn't harming anyone else. Personally, though, I think that extensive plastic surgery looks horrific in most cases. Obviously, if a person needs to have reconstructive surgery, that's acceptable, but engorging your breasts to a size 38KKK? Seriously? Preposterous.

I do think there has to be some effective limits to plastic surgery that halt its use a little earlier than it does now. While there does come a point where further modifications are medically dangerous, I think there is also a point where enough is enough. Having something like 50 surgeries are ridiculous, and reaches the point where you are draining a society’s welfare through consistently sitting in that chair for an endless array of noses until it finally collapses in on itself having been overworked.

I can understand how some people would want to go for the surgery though. Some people have physical issues, which are obvious, such as a nose, which has residual damage from being broken as a kid that never quite healed, or, as Gex mentioned, repairs made to a body after suffering extensive loss of that area. Facial grafts and such I have no problems with, and I am not going to stand in the way of someone wanting cosmetic surgery. At the same time, I would stand in the way of someone who has not gotten a psych evaluation when they are reaching surgery number 10 or more.

More psych evaluations should be done before a lot of plastic surgeries. People think that it's their physical attributes making them depressed, when more than likely it's internal, and no amount of physical changes will allow them to escape the people on the inside. Watch Nip/Tuck for some textbook examples.

I don't agree with things like liposuction. Not making the lifestyle changes to be healthy means they'll never learn, and put the weight back on continuously. They won't appreciate the change because it was so easy.

I'm all for plastic surgery for people with deformities sure, but the touchy topic is also public figures. If looking 5 years older means an actress can't get work and can't feed her family, does that justify the facelift and nose job? Perhaps. Do they really want to look that way, or are they merely complying to the insatiable appetite of society for changing and ambiguous definitions of 'perfection.' Complex issue with no easy answer.

I heard a story about a woman travelling to Russia to have leg-lengthening surgery, because it wasn't available in her own country. And yes she went through with it because she was suffering from incredibly low self esteem about the way she looked. I think it's fine to have surgery if it boosts your self esteem and makes you a more confident person.
But going to the extent where you end up looking like a monster like Jocelyn Wildenstein? Huge melon boobies? Breat augmentation at 16? No thanks. Teadrinker sums it up perfectly:
"surgery should only be used to enhance your own looks, not change them completely"
A good surgeon should consult with whoever wants the surgery, and have the final say as to whether it's needed or not.

People should be able to do whatever the hell they want as long as it's only hurting themselves.

Agreed, i'm pretty sure medical insurance doesn't cover cosmetic surgeries in america, so who cares what they do to themselves.

I've heard that all forms of medical care, including plastic surgery, are totally free in/on the Island of freedom (Cuba).
I'm not a communist, I just like to call it that. For fun.

I believe that if they understand the risks, like if they mess up on the nose job, there would be most likely no way to get it back to normal, then it should be according to their opinion on the subject. I personally have no issues with, or anything against this practice. I doubt I would ever have this done to me, though.

It's all down to the individual. There's no right or wrong answer.

If for example you've felt horribly concious about your nose your entire life, who's to say you can't get it altered? If you'll feel better for it, then go for it. That's what I think.

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If for example you've felt horribly concious about your nose your entire life, who's to say you can't get it altered? If you'll feel better for it, then go for it. That's what I think.

Good point, however, that can lead to a never-ending quest for perfection. First it's the nose that is a bit pointy, then the chin which is too round, then the skin which sags too much, then the breasts which are too small and so on. It can be hard to draw the line.

I'm not saying this is the case with everyone, but it's a similar human psychology to the idea that you would be happier with more money. You get some more money and buy a new car. Then you're not happy until you have a new house, then a new boat and so on. Some of the richest and most famous people are the most depressed, because they can never be happy with what they have.

I don't think I have a right to tell people what they can and can't do with their bodies, so although I'd never go for it myself, I wouldn't mind anyone else having it.

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Hey there, my name is Jade Mansueto, This might not be the right place to ask however I've been thinking about getting a hair transplant, I'm losing a fair bit of hair but not bald yet however I'm just wondering what you guys think about laser for hair loss or if you have ever used it? I've been losing my hair for about a year now and been searching on youtube lately and watched a few videos. This video for youtube.com/watch?v=sWuqsWfuzUI
explains it however they are clearly advertising their product which would make it bias but does laser actually work? Can someone let me know of their experience? I've very doubtful