<p>One thing that folks don't often weigh seriously enough are long term health implications the surgery may have, like the post above mentions--permanent walking problems. With breast implants, some folks have had lifetime problems due to silicone implants & I'm not sure about whether they would be able to nurse their infants if they decide that's something they want to do "down the road."
Breast reduction surgery has been done successfully on many women & reduced back strain & even improved & covered by some insurers.</p>
<p>It's a tough call & unfair to make any blanket generalizations about when elective plastic surgery is "good" or "bad." </p>
<p>The important thing is that the prospective patient be fully informed about ALL the pros & cons, including any long-term health implications, think about WHY s/he wants the surgery & what s/he thinks will change as a result. I would not want my kids to have ANY plastic surgery until they are at least in their 20s & have had counseling to be SURE that's what they want & they fully understand possible long term consequences. (Fortunately, neither of my kids has shown any interest in any surgery.)</p>
<p>I grew up around plastic surgery. My mother has had three nosejobs, that eyelid thing, permanent makeup, et al ad infinitum. So has a billion of my aunts, uncles, etc. (Exaggerating, but you get the point.)</p>
<p>I have relatively no problems with plastic surgery after a certain age.</p>
<p>I mean, we have the technology now to age gracefully (botox... when done reasonably, or a good facelift, or wrinkle reducement, skin polishers), so why not take advantage of it you still can?</p>
<p>I don't want to get plastic surgery. I don't have problems with anyone who has reconstructive surgery; however, my first thought ALWAYS when someone has cosmetic surgery is that they are less of who they were.</p>
<p>I don't think it's low self-esteem for certain people. My mom, for example, is really confident. She thinks getting plastic surgery is like changing your hair color... it sometimes makes me sad that she regards her looks that way.</p>
<p>I think a face is a very integral part of a person.</p>
<p>I don't have a problem with some kinds of plastic surgery, but things like lipo etc i pretty much feel like it's just laziness on the part of the person.. but then again, i like to exercise so maybe i shouldn't talk.
If someone loses a lot of weight and then has a lot of extra skin, then I can definitely understand having plastic surgery to remove the skin. But just to take out fat that could be lost through diet and exercise I just don't agree with.
Also, i would probably feel weird about getting breast implants because, idk, that's just something foreign in my body and yeah... i'm ok with not having big boobs. But i can understand why some people want them.</p>
<p>i would never ever get plastic surgery. i know my body's not "perfect" in some people's eyes but i'm happy enough. and it's not like i have thousands of dollars to waste on transforming myself into a barbie doll anyway.</p>