Plastics

By comparing the Capitol’s view to District 12’s perception of plastic surgery and their looks, the readers are given insight into what is important to the people in these two areas. In the Capitol, the “perfect” image is described as no wrinkles, flat/ toned figure, and overly extravagant makeup, hair, and clothes. This included plastic surgery, liposuction, and the related. They want to preserve their youth instead of age gracefully. In District 12, having wrinkles is something to value…

Plastic surgery has become a world wide trend, it is becoming widely acceptable between both men and women in different ages. People go for plastic surgery for personal reasons, such as, achieving a much younger look, changing something they do not like about their looks and some people undergo a procedure to change their appearance to look like certain celebrities or to enhance their features. It is statistically shown that 13 percent of facial plastic surgeons surveyed saw an increase in…

elect to go through cosmetic surgery. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, “[t]here were more than 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2014. Surgical procedures accounted for 60% of the total expenditures and nonsurgical procedures accounted for 40% of the total expenditures” (ASAPS). Most insurance companies may already cover plastic surgery to a certain extent; “reconstructive surgeries that correct a legitimate…

In “The Plastic Pink Flamingo: A Natural History” Price uses examples of how flamingos changed America’s culture to create a jocular tone that satirizes the culture within United States. Flamingos were creatures that had little significance in American lifestyles. However, as Price describes, people were “flocking” to Florida just to bring a flamingo back home. A hotel and casino had been built using the concept of the flamingo and soon after that more hotels were open that were that were…

pieces of plastic floating in every square mile of the ocean! I strongly think that plastic bags should be banned in the whole entire United States. Not only would it encourage people to use reusable bags, it will save many animals, and will prevent toxins from entering into the air. First of all, with a ban on plastic bags, it will encourage people to use reusable bags. Reusable bags have a benefit on not only you, but also the environment around us. Some shops charge people for plastic bags,…

Hollywood plastic surgery keeps coming up in the headlines leaving some fans wondering what is the deal. First, it was a slew of actors, actresses and other stars who allegedly was changing their looks. Then there was the gossip around the procedures. After all the dust has settled, the stars typically come out and deny they had Hollywood plastic surgery. Yet, leave the door open when it comes to injections, treatments and the like. If you've been watching the news, Renee Zellweger is the…

same. Plastic surgery may interrupt or jump ahead of a teen’s development. An adolescent could later regret the surgery due to unforeseen changes. If a teenager has surgery to enlarge her breasts at 16 for example but develops larger breasts at 20 she wasted money and needlessly put her health at risk. There wasn’t an apparent flaw in this argument to me. The layout of the second part to my argument is: (i) Teens are people (ii)People should make decisions to protect their health (iii) Plastic…

According to the article “The K-pop Plastic Surgery Obsession” by Zara Stone in The Atlantic Magazine, the first ever recorded plastic surgery in Korea was performed by Dr. Ralph Millard, who arrived in South Korea in 1954 during the Korean War, and also the chief plastic surgeon for the United States Marine Corps. His duty is to treat the Korean accident and burn victims during the war. During his stay in South Korea, Dr. Millard performed the first recorded double-eyelid operation in South…

“Does Plastic Surgery Really Boost Self-Esteem?” There’s no question that many people are getting surgery these days. Because of pressure that society gives for people to look good and due to the negative connotation for normal aging in America, millions turn to cosmetic surgery each year. Rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast enlargements and breast reductions are the most common procedures. For the stably emotionals, who simply wants to improve their looks, cosmetic surgery can lead emotional…

What is it about plastic surgery in America and plastic surgery in Korea that is so different that it has people talking all over the world? There are several factors that contribute to the epidemic growing in South Korea. The most important factor is that beauty is praised highly in Korea. It has everything to do with getting your first boyfriend, getting a job, getting married, and whether or not you bring honor to your family. According to ABC News reporters Juju Chang and Victoria Thompson,…