The Conformity Of Plastic Surgery

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There's no doubt that not everybody's the same, we're all different in our own ways but in the end we’re all just human beings with thoughts and emotions just like everyone else. While many people believe kids getting plastic surgery is wrong, some believe it's a good thing or needed in certain cases. The kids who receive this surgery often times have a facial deformity and want to look normal which is what not everyone sees or understands. Those who are opposed to this may not know that Dr. Romo only accepts kids who have major facial deformities and not just anyone normal. With this surgery, it gives kids a second chance at normalcy which is what they've been longing for and ultimately boosts their confidence. Most of Dr. Romo's clients have low self esteem and low self confidence due to torment from other kids and just want to be like everyone else.

Not everyone looks like you and I which is what is generally perceived as ‘normal’. Some have facial deformities or birth defects, some who are affected by this can sometimes choose to accept and embrace their differences, however some aren't always
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Romo’s process. Not everyone can just receive Dr. Romo’s surgery. He hand picks each of his patients through an extensive selection process which determines whether that person needs the surgery or not. For example, Donovan Killgallon, a 16 year old high schooler from Wisconsin, applied for the Little Baby Face Foundation after being made fun of for his small chin. And after much thought Dr. Romo did not accept Donovan to be eligible to receive the surgery because Donovan's complaints about his looks were determined to be too cosmetic. Dr. Romo only allows patients who have major facial deformities which are judged by him. In this case, Donovan did not have a major facial deformity and as a result from not being accepted he later shared that he ended up resolving his bullying on his own without the

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