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Plastic Surgery
by: Sadaka Archie, Clubs Editor
With many people going under the knife, it's easy to minimize just how serious and dangerous plastic surgery can be.
"In most cases I feel that plastic surgery is unnecessary and at times, ridiculous," stated Zakiyyah Archie, 19, '04 Reading High School graduate.
"I think that women should be grateful with the bodies that they were given and focus more on their inner selves," she adds.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2004, 9.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States alone.
No matter how old a person is, deciding whether or not to get plastic surgery is a major resolution to your appearance.
Many situations, affects, and aftermaths of plastic surgery should be look upon before deciding on getting the surgery procedure done.
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10 Shocking Truths About
Plastic Surgery
1. You Won't Necessarily Feel Better Afterward
In a 2004 study, plastic surgery patients who had unrealistic expectations tended to be dissatisfied with the final result.
2. Plastic Surgery is Still Surgery
Complications can occur if the patient has an adverse reaction to the anesthetic.
3. The Recovery Period Will be Difficult
It takes about 2 weeks until the patient is fully up and running again, often with visible scars and bruises, about 100 days for everything to fall into place, and up to 6 months to really see the final results.
4. Many Patients Become Depressed
In the midst of dealing with the bandage and bruising, some patients go through a period of posttraumatic stress.
5. You May Need a "Do Over"
Aside from the scars, with facial work, a number of people require additional surgery to either fine-tune the original job or correct the mistakes of a careless doctor.
6. After All That, It May Not Last
With procedures like breast lifts and liposuction, you might hope to keep your "perfect" body forever, but over time, diet, age, and gravity take over. Surgically lifted procedures are inevitably going to droop due to gain pounds, giving birth, or getting older.
7. Some Doctors Aren't Official
You can die in the wrong hands.
8. It'll Cost You
Plastic surgery can affect your bank account. It can cost anywhere from $6,000 to $12,000 for breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, or liposuction.
9. It Can be a Vicious Cycle
With some women, one surgical procedure will never be enough.
10. Worthy Guys Don't Applaud Plastic Surgery
According to a 2005 survey of more than 1,700 Americans, 66 percent of men said they'd rather not have their spouses undergo any plastic surgery procedure.
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