Rant

Plastic surgery has become such a popular hype with the media and common people alike. Many see it as something to boost confidence and improve self-esteem. However, many do not know what truly goes on behind the scalpel, and that cosmetic procedures can be extremely dangerous. There are many risks involved, and it can be life-threatening. Often, the media shows the public the good and seemingly glamorous side of having work done, but does not bring to the attention of the viewers how risky surgery can be. There can be complications and injury. Also, just because the patient spent their time and money into their decision, satisfaction is not certain. In fact, many men and women walk away from the chair underwhelmed, and find that they do not look as they had imagined, but instead like they had just simply undergone plastic surgery. There are many dangers about surgery that most do not realize. For example, it is not legally necessary for a doctor to be trained as a plastic surgeon in order to practice plastic surgery. Also, a doctor's workplace is less closely examined than one might imagine. Even if the future patient does their homework and checks up on risky factors, there are many uncontrollable elements that could run the risk of surgery going wrong. Even with highly practiced surgeons, doctors, and anesthesiologists working their best, a slight mistake could turn deadly. With this "epidemic" of plastic surgery becoming popular in our culture, there are other moral reasons why it may not be a wise idea. Physical dangers aside, cosmetic surgery is changing the face of beauty. How can future generations be raised with righteous ideals if they witness beauty touch-ups all around? True beauty should be found within an individual. It is not natural to become younger-looking as you get older. True beauty is what makes each of us unique. It is found in imperfections, and cannot be bought.