anuja yining and nani

thank you for your kind words

this one is for you.... question is on beauty
please take note that if the queestion is on image the topic will be broader
because you can talk about image of companies public figures etc

Should we be concerned about the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery?


Plastic/ cosmetic surgery
• Breast implants, liposuction, facelift, collagen injections, tummy tuck….

Popular
• Most plastic surgery operations done in 1 USA 2 Brazil 3 UK 4 France
• In countries like S Korea, popular with teens
• the young/ old/ women/ even men

We should be concerned

• our media-dominated society places a premium on good looks and people are influenced by this mindset
• we are becoming superficial / artificial
• People who want to break into certain glamorous professions where looks matter see this as a surgical recourse
• What is valued in society has gone through a drastic change – what kind of signals are we sending to our young?
• Risks of surgery – bleeding, scarring…. When doctors are overworked/ demand escalates…
• High expectations, disappointment, post-operative depression
• Danger of beauty parlours jumping on the bandwagon
• Over – reliance on quick fixes
• What happens to the plain Janes who cannot afford the procedure?

No need for concern

• Affordability, accessibility, advanced surgical procedures … people are more confident about the procedure
• If it boosts their confidence/self-esteem
• Since doctors/hospitals have a reputation to upkeep, chances are they would ensure they maintain high standards
• Even the tourist industry has jumped on the bandwagon – need to rejoice rather than be concerned. In countries like Thailand – it is a big money-spinner; hospitals provide package deals for tourists (with resort-like accommodation)

Further points of discussion

• Is there a need for a regulatory body; is it a viable option in the first place?
• Should we safeguard the young by having an age requirement for some procedures?
• As in many other areas, perhaps the concern will start to dissipate once it becomes a common trend….
• Isn’t it a little too late to be concerned ?