Plastic Surgery, by Jun

Mostly people cannot imagine that plastic surgery was performed as early as 800 BC. Ancient people knew how to carry out such operations. For example, Egyptian physicians performed surgical management of facial trauma, including treatment to reshape body tissue and treat mandible and nasal fractures. Since then, the advancement of plastic surgery has undergone many changes and improvements. It is clear that people still want to change their appearance. One example of America’s obsession with physical appearance is the reality show called “Extreme Makeover” This program shows us how people who undergo cosmetic surgery change their lives. It also shows that people experience the benefits of plastic surgery. These days, many people want to get plastic surgery. The three main reasons people have plastic surgery are personal satisfaction, social conformity, and professional growth.

The first reason people have plastic surgery is for personal satisfaction. People who get plastic surgery say that they feel better about themselves and feel more confident after the surgery. They also want to overcome feelings of dissatisfaction with their personal appearance. When they look in the mirror after having plastic surgery, they see the new nose and big smiling eyes. It means they are satisfied with their features. They are just happy for themselves because they believe that they feel better and are convinced that they look better after cosmetic surgery.

The second reason people have plastic surgery is for social conformity. Many people desire to look like actresses and actors, so they change their appearance. For example, women are likely to get breast implants because they feel inadequate if their breasts are too small. Women are influenced by what they see on television or movies. Also, many women are influenced by magazines such as, Allure, Instyle, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Glamour, etc. Plastic surgery helps people to feel accepted by their peers.

The final reason people have plastic surgery is for professional growth. There are a number of people who try to change their physical appearance in order to be more successful. For example, many actors, singers, and models want to have a new look and a nice figure. Consequently, they become more marketable. Examples of celebrities who have had plastic surgery are Christina Aguilera, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Jessica Simpson. Business people also change their appearance because when they meet another customer, they can be good-looking and fascinating.

To conclude, personal satisfaction, social conformity, and professional growth are the main reasons why people have plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is almost three thousand years old, and is still performed today. Plastic surgery is increasing lately because a lot of people consider their appearance to be very important. They are able to lead a more active life. However, before deciding to have plastic surgery, you should ask yourself, “Do I really need it?”