Persuasive Essay: Two Types Of Plastic Surgery

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People will always have their opinions, but that doesn’t mean they are right. Many people feel that Plastic surgery is not something one should have done to their body. This should be up to the person looking to get the procedure done and them alone. If the benefits and risks are known to the individual they should be trusted to make the decision that is right for them. Plastic surgery is acceptable because it is a basic right to improve beauty.
“There are two types of plastic surgery procedures. Cosmetic surgery is not necessary and is done because the person wants to achieve a certain vision of beauty. These include tummy tuck, liposuction ect. Reconstructive plastic surgery is necessary and is needed to treat congenital conditions burn cases ect. It is the use of surgery to restore the form and function of the body.”(Dubai)
Typically the cosmetic surgery is split up onto four main sectors based on the type of procedure. There is a face and neck area, breast area, body area, and nonsurgical procedures. (Research) Some examples of plastic surgery include Botox, fillers, Breast reduction, nose job, liposuction, and breast implants.
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(Pletcher) The surgery may not always produce the results the patient expected or desired. (Coila) Usually people are satisfied with the outcome of their operation, but the procedure needs to be well thought through, because the procedure can cause disappointment. (Pletcher) “People who undergo breast surgery may experience contouring or asymmetry problems, while those undergoing facial surgeries could simply not like the result.” (Pletcher) Many people go into their operation expecting unrealistic results, such as the surgery will make them look like a movie star, or solve their problems such as they will look better so it will solve their dating problems. This can be a significant drawback to having a cosmetic procedure.

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