Cosmetic Surgery Life Or Image More Valuable - 1393 Words

Is life or image more valuable? In 2012, 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States (14.6 Million Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed in 2012). There a people who lose their lives each and every day just because they are not happy with the way they look. Patients who desire a change in appearance go to a cosmetic surgeon where countless numbers of mishaps could happen and do happen. This is an unsettling fact for many; however, there is nothing that can prevent people from going to the cosmetic surgeons due to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Cosmetic surgery should be limited because these surgeries have too many†¦show more content†¦Most of the cosmetic surgeries performed are to improve facial appearance. In the United States, the most common cosmetic surgeries on the face are rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and rhytidectomy. Some nonsurgical cosmetic tr eatments include Botox injections and other procedures to hide wrinkles. (Cosmetic Surgery) The first reason cosmetic surgery should be limited is because there are several complications that could occur during surgery. The more surgeries one has preformed on them, the greater the chance of a mishap occurring during their surgery. These procedures have resulted in permanent disfigurement and even death. (Lusted, 13) â€Å"Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, lung disease, or obesity are at higher than average risk of developing pneumonia or having a stroke, a heart attack, or blood clots in the legs or lungs after surgery. Other risks include bleeding, infection, skin breakdown, or accumulation of clear fluid (seroma) or blood (hematoma) beneath the incision.† (Cosmetic Surgery) Another reason cosmetic surgery should be limited is because most peoples’ expectations are not met after the surgery. â€Å"The results may disappoint patients, especially those hoping for an extreme change. Patients who look to cosmetic surgery as a way to improve thei r romantic