Cosmetic Procedures- How far is too far?

[April20]

I''m at my parents this morning working for a bit before i drive home and my step-mom turned the TV. I can''t find the power button to turn it off (lame, I know, the TV is OLD and the remote doesn''t work) and the show "The Dr''s" is on. The show is all about things people don''t like about their bodies and the procedures available to "correct" them. They just showed a woman that said she could only wear pants and long skirts because of her "cankles". There''s a surgery to fix it now- and she got it. A few minutes ago they were talking about whether or not it was safe to bleach certain sensative body parts. Really? I mean, it''s not like it''s out there on display for everyone to see. At least I hope not.

Oh great, now they''re talking about blue light therapy to treat baby acne.

I don''t know- something about this rubs me the wrong way. I realize there have been procedures around for years and years to "fix" things that people felt were wrong about them and I do think some of these procedues have their place, but it feels like things are being taken to the extreme. I''m wondering how far is too far.

Thoughts? Do you think there''s a place that''s too far when it comes to cosmetic procedures?

 

[kenny]

I say spend the money on therapy to help you accept reality.

What''s important is what is inside a person.

 

[Ara Ann]

Date: 10/9/2009 10:46:29 AM
Author:April20
I''m at my parents this morning working for a bit before i drive home and my step-mom turned the TV. I can''t find the power button to turn it off (lame, I know, the TV is OLD and the remote doesn''t work) and the show ''The Dr''s'' is on. The show is all about things people don''t like about their bodies and the procedures available to ''correct'' them. They just showed a woman that said she could only wear pants and long skirts because of her ''cankles''. There''s a surgery to fix it now- and she got it. A few minutes ago they were talking about whether or not it was safe to bleach certain sensative body parts. Really? I mean, it''s not like it''s out there on display for everyone to see. At least I hope not.


Oh great, now they''re talking about blue light therapy to treat baby acne.


I don''t know- something about this rubs me the wrong way. I realize there have been procedures around for years and years to ''fix'' things that people felt were wrong about them and I do think some of these procedues have their place, but it feels like things are being taken to the extreme. I''m wondering how far is too far.


Thoughts? Do you think there''s a place that''s too far when it comes to cosmetic procedures?

I saw it too..I thought she had NICE legs before the surgery to ''fix'' them...

And yes, there is a place that is ''too far'' - but there are always Dr.''s right there who will do just about anything, as long as they get paid. Think Michael Jackson...

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Two words: Jocelyn Wildenstein.

Google her . . . if you dare!!!

 

[April20]

Date: 10/9/2009 11:00:19 AM
Author: Irishgrrrl
Two words: Jocelyn Wildenstein.

Google her . . . if you dare!!!

Ewwwwww! Eww, eww, eww, eww, eww.

She looks like she was in the Beauty and the Beast TV show from the 80s.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 10/9/2009 11:12:26 AM
Author: April20

Date: 10/9/2009 11:00:19 AM
Author: Irishgrrrl
Two words: Jocelyn Wildenstein.

Google her . . . if you dare!!!

Ewwwwww! Eww, eww, eww, eww, eww.

She looks like she was in the Beauty and the Beast TV show from the 80s.

LOL! April, my Mom and I used to LOVE that show! I had forgotten all about it!

And you''re right . . . she''s soooo gross! I don''t know if you saw any pictures of what she looked like before all the surgeries, but she used to be very pretty. It''s a shame.

 

[justginger]

I understand if you have *something* about your appearance that you can''t stand and want to change -- go for your life, no matter how silly it is (bleaching downstairs part, etc). However, cosmetic treatments are such a slippery slope. It''s hard to stop after one, especially if the change was drastically for the better. I think you''d find yourself thinking, "Well since that made my X look so great, what if I just tweak Y a bit? Then I''d be STUNNING."

For example, I work with a woman whom I''ve only known after cosmetic surgery. She''s middle age and gorgeous. Sunny and happy, always well groomed and dressed, etc. I saw her "before" picture and my jaw nearly hit the floor. She was actually 6 years younger in the photo and looked at least 15 years older than she does now. Her hair has been bleached, she''s gotten veneers, she got a boob job and tummy tuck, she''s had her nose done (twice now), eyes done, facelift, collagen injections, botox, and her most recent venture was neck surgery to get rid of her "turkey neck" (which was invisible to me in the first place). Anyway -- it''s an example of how things snowball. If she had done HALF of those procedures, I think she''d look just as good. It''s amazing what a facelift, bleached hair, and a teeth whitening kit will do! But I truly think she''s addicted now. Not a month goes by after her last procedure before she starts discussing the next one. It''s sad because she''s such a lovely person inside and out. I only hope she''ll stop before one of her procedures doesn''t go well.

 

[sofi]

I opened a magazine yesterday to find a full page ad from a local doctor who specializes in "vaginal rejuvenation." Besides various tightening procedures he offers cosmetic surgery to "correct" the appearance of one''s external genitalia. I might offend some readers if I described the ad any further.

Can''t we leave well enough alone? I can only imagine how young girls might be influenced into thinking that their most private parts are somehow not good enough.

 

[Haven]

I believe it''s none of my business what other people put themselves through to attain whatever image they seek. I imagine doctors should draw the line of what is too far when they have a patient with an image disorder, but as a layperson it''s really not my place to say.

I exercise, eat well, and generally take care of my body for both health and beauty reasons. I wear makeup when I leave the house, I attempt to do my hair, and I buy clothes that flatter my figure because I like to look good. I''m personally against surgery of any kind on my own body, and will do whatever it takes to avoid having medical surgery, so I''m obviously not someone who will ever have any cosmetic surgery done. However, I have no problem with people who choose to change their appearance. They''re the ones who have to look themselves in the mirror every morning, natural or not.

 

[purrfectpear]

Date: 10/9/2009 11:00:19 AM
Author: Irishgrrrl
Two words: Jocelyn Wildenstein.

Google her . . . if you dare!!!

Two more: Michael Jackson

 

[radiantquest]

I watched a special a couple of weeks ago about people with body dismorphic (sp?) disorder. It is very sad. The one girl on there had it pretty bad and wouldn''t even let the guy doing the documentary video her face. She kept getting this done and that done in the hopes that she would feel better about her appearance. From what I could see she was very pretty. They would show her eyes, her nose and her mouth, but not as a whole face. She had 7 nose jobs. (i''m pretty sure it was 7) Her plastic surgeon told her that he advised against it and that there was a good chance that the skin on her nose would split and he would not be able to fix it. She didn''t care and insisted on it anyway. She now has to get injections in the end of her nose for the rest of her life or it will collapse. She does not work and has put her fater $65,000.00 in debt just with plastic surgery and that was before this most recent nose job.

Most people would not go that far, but she clearly has a disorder. I think that it should be against the law for that doctor to give her so many surgeries.

I myself fantasize about what I would get done if I had the $$. But when it comes down to it I am not sure that I would have surgery just to make my boobs bigger or my nose nicer or whatever. It''s fun to think about, but I don''t think I could ever go through with it.

My MIL got her breasts done a few years ago. She went from an A to a C. She exercises alot and the doctor said that she had such great muscle that typically there is problems jumping cups like that. She got her implants under the muscle. She said that at first when she got them she wished she hadn''t because it hurt so much and she was depressed because she couldn''t run. Then she was very happy with them. Then about a year ago she said that she half wishes she hadn''t because she doesn''t have an "athletic build" anymore. I think she looks great.

 

[oddoneout]

I say do it if you want. I do agree that sometimes people focus (in a silly obsessive way) over so called "flaws" and they''ll continue to find flaws until something horrible happens in surgery. I can''t see myself doing it. I''m generally happy with what I have now. I wish sometimes my body was different (so I could find clothes that fit for example) but I''m not about to have surgery to change my body.

 

[wsu12]

I try not to judge other people for their choices. I honestly feel that unless it affects me personally I could care less what people choose to do with their own bodies (and their own money). On a personal level, I have had breast augmentation surgery and I have never regretted it

 

[KimberlyH]

I think people can go too far with cosmetic surgery, but I don''t think it''s my place to draw that line for anyone.

I intend to have breast -- I''ll have both done so I''m not lopsided, actually -- reduction and lift by the age of 40. I also would consider having liposuction done on my arms and stomach. Some might think I have body image issues, and they may be right, but it''s my choice and if it makes me more comfortable in my own skin I see nothing wrong with it.

 

[Kaleigh]

It''s not my place to judge.

I know 2 friends that had the breast reduction surgery. It was great for them, no more back pain, it really helped them

I do know people that have had Lipo, and it wasn''t warranted. I think these Doc''s are Cash Cows!!!!!

 

[Deelight]

Yes as with anything people can go to far but at the end of the day if you really hate something about yourself and have the money to fix it and feel better why not - my teeth were crooked I got braces, they are fully functioning teeth however it took me 16 years before I smiled in a photo and I was 28 before I got them on when I am done I will bleach them and be happy with my beautiful smile.


I try not to judge people for their choices each to their own

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[HollyS]

Date: 10/9/2009 11:00:19 AM
Author: Irishgrrrl
Two words: Jocelyn Wildenstein.

Google her . . . if you dare!!!

That''s exactly who I was thinking of, too! But I couldn''t remember her name.
Freakazoid. And she was perfectly lovely, many surgeries ago.


How far is too far? Joan Rivers is too far. Kenny Rogers is too far. Micky Rourke is too far.

Any ''unnecessary'' surgery to ''fix'' imaginary problems, is too far. Therapy would be much more satisfying in the long run than going under the knife. IMO.

 

[*Danielle*]

I agree that some people take it too far. I have personally had a breast augmentation and would not rule out procedures down the road depending on the situation and where I am at in my life. I would never put myself into debt for the surgery though. I paid in full and did not finance. $65,000 in debt could have been better spent on therapy for the poor girl.

 

[mochi]

Date: 10/11/2009 2:38:09 AM
Author: *Danielle*
I agree that some people take it too far. I have personally had a breast augmentation and would not rule out procedures down the road depending on the situation and where I am at in my life. I would never put myself into debt for the surgery though. I paid in full and did not finance. $65,000 in debt could have been better spent on therapy for the poor girl.

It is true that breast implants have to be replaced again after so many years? Is it 10-15 yrs?

 

[wsu12]

Mochi, Yes it is true that they do have to be replaced at some point. I personally have had mine for 9 years (I was 21 when I had surgery) and have not had any indications that they need to be replaced any time soon. My surgeon told me it would vary from person to person, some implants last 10 years in certain individuals others..20-30 years. I am prepared emotionally and financially to have a second surgery when it is deemed necessary.