Oh, the plastic surgery. Isn’t this the Wild West of the beauty industry? You have your sheriffs (the doctors), the outlaws and everyone else trying to find their way in this busy city. Let’s have a cup of coffee and discuss this topic as if we were two old friends visit us.
First, let’s take a look at it. Plastic surgery falls into two main categories: repairing what is broken or upgrading the existing features. You can either bring your car to the shop for an urgent repair or you can pimp your ride simply because you like it.
People have more options to choose from than on a menu at a fast food restaurant when they decide to alter their appearance. Nose job? Check. Bigger boobs? You betcha. What about sucking out stubborn fat? Absolutely. This is just the beginning. New procedures are the real deal. They sound like something out of a sci fi novel.
Consider fat transfer. It’s a bit like Tetris – you move the fat around from where you don’t want it, to where you do. Botox and Fillers are non-surgical options that give you a “zhuzh”, but without any downtime.
Why do people have a syringe or a knife inserted? Well, it’s complicated. Some want to go back in time, or fix something they see every time they glance at the mirror. Some people want to heal from a life-altering event such as an injury or illness.
The problem is that here things can get sticky. Instagram is a great way to make people feel like they have to get a new look ASAP. It’s easy for you to feel like you need to look more like an influencer than your best self.
Plastic surgery can be a difficult decision. It is like trying to climb a mountain with no idea of what lies at the top. Technology today is incredible – 3D scanning lets you see into the future and robots help with precision humans can only imagine.
This cool technology and the promise of better appearances raises an important issue: Should we do it?
I’ll give you my two cents. It’s vital to keep your expectations realistic and not based on reality TV. Perfection is as mythical or impossible as unicorns with lipstick.
We must also consider fairness and access in this cosmetic bonanza. After all, not everyone is entitled to a golden ticket.
CRISPR is a technology that allows us to edit our genes, just like Instagram filters.
Here’s a brief tour through the world of plastic surgery. You can choose to be comfortable with your own skin, or you may just want to know what all the fuss about. The thing that makes you unique is your confidence, and perhaps even your wicked sense humor.