Does plastic surgery gives an addiction?
The answer is absolutely yes. Plastic surgery addiction falls into a
category of addiction known as behavioral or process addiction. They addicted
to the physical changes despite any harmful effects.
This phenomenon has been mushrooming
nowdays because everyone craving for physical perfection. In 2014, The American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported that Americans spending
more than 12 billion dollars on plastic surgery with more than 10 million
cosmetic procedures performed in 2014. Michael Edwards, MD,
President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery states that the
total number of male undergoing cosmetic procedures has skyrocketed by 43% in
2014.
According to board certified New York plastic
surgeon, Dr. Sydney Coleman, the reason for this phenomenon happening due to a
medical condition called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Individual who
suffered from this disorder has an abnormality imagination about their appearance
as they saw themselves ugly although it is not. This obsession causes
significant social or occupational impairment, as well as emotional problems.
They often seek plastic surgery in order to alleviate their distress about
themselves.
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At the root of it all, it is back to that
person itself. Although there is no magic lamp to rub on or shining star to
wish upon, one should not change to gain others acceptance. Inner beauty is
more important than physical beauty as it shines longer. We are what our
appearance reflects.
The author used simple language which is easy to understand and she has a good writing skills. There are a lot of statistical evidences to support her writing which is very good as we can get a clear view about the issue. She also stated the title of the person she mentioned so that we know their roles in the society. But, I think, the article contains very few of the author's opinions and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteFor this article that discuss about the issue plastic surgery , it is clear that her point of view is supported by many statements , including statistics from various sources . She have good writting skills and her statements can be understood easily .
ReplyDeleteI personally agree with the author's point of view where she stated that the people nowadays crave for physical perfection, they can go all out just to look pretty , they even take the risk by undergoing plastic surgery .
Next , I also agree with the author's point in which social factor causes the rise in popularity of plastic surgery , This is because the people are influenced by their gorgeous idols who have undergoned plastic surgery . So , they are willing to follow their idol's step just to look as perfect as their idols.
However , there should be more factors other than the social factor and medical factor . The wealth of a person can drive him or her to go for plastic surgery too , as it can be a symbol of rich .
There's no right or wrong for people to judge plastic surgery. Some plastic surgery patients undergo this changes to combat issues like bullying or to correct deformity in born.Not all people can live on its own, they desire the acceptance from others. Thus, making themselves look better is definitely one of the way
DeleteThe facts provided are very details because there are the statistical rate for the person who undergo the plastic surgery in 2014. The writer mentions well about the roles of Michael Edwards and Dr. Sydney Coleman. The word 'no magic lamp to rub or shining star to wish upon' is used to symbolized that there is no easy way to become accepted by other people.
ReplyDeleteThere's no right or wrong for people to judge plastic surgery. Some plastic surgery patients undergo this changes to combat issues like bullying or to correct deformity in born. Not all people can live on its own, they desire the acceptance from others. Thus, making themselves look better is definitely one of the way.
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