Cosmetic Surgery
An ugly trend indeed, beauty society has always valued. Attractiveness in literature often symbolizes a lovely main character, while ugliness indicates the unpleasant rival. When we are children without even realizing it we are taught, to prize beauty. People in every culture and race have gone to extremes in the name of beauty. From foot binding in China, to life threatening corsets in Victorian times, to nose jobs in 800 B.C. India. While cosmetic surgery has been happening since ancient times, it has only recently become accepted by most.
Television programs that promote cosmetic surgery as a positive industry; “I Want a Famous Face” on MTV,“Nip/ Tuck” on FX, and “Dr. 90210” on Hulu, to expose the public to a business once kept on the down low. Reality television embraces these due to its shock value and entertainment to the audience, in result the public is becoming more and more relaxed to the idea of plastic surgery.
A generation has been created that is not bothered by images of Botox, blood or bandages. My belief is that during the process of beautifying “average” humans, they have implanted something besides silicone to the viewers which is the belief that cosmetic surgery will improve lives. Now, not only do people accept cosmetic surgery, they embrace it as a solution to personal and professional problems rather than being grateful that their legs working. Think about the handicap, can they just have a new leg sewn on and it work just as before? No. While appearance has always been important, mainstream media acceptance of cosmetic surgery has created a society that values appearance over ability.
According to research, rhinoplasty (nose job) developed in ancient India was a form of public punishment for dishonor and unprofessional conduct . Therefore, the connection between an unattractive nose and being immoral was deeply rooted for this culture. The nose is not a vital organ. Yet, it is exposed to everyone’s view and has become a symbol of
Television programs that promote cosmetic surgery as a positive industry; “I Want a Famous Face” on MTV,“Nip/ Tuck” on FX, and “Dr. 90210” on Hulu, to expose the public to a business once kept on the down low. Reality television embraces these due to its shock value and entertainment to the audience, in result the public is becoming more and more relaxed to the idea of plastic surgery.
A generation has been created that is not bothered by images of Botox, blood or bandages. My belief is that during the process of beautifying “average” humans, they have implanted something besides silicone to the viewers which is the belief that cosmetic surgery will improve lives. Now, not only do people accept cosmetic surgery, they embrace it as a solution to personal and professional problems rather than being grateful that their legs working. Think about the handicap, can they just have a new leg sewn on and it work just as before? No. While appearance has always been important, mainstream media acceptance of cosmetic surgery has created a society that values appearance over ability.
According to research, rhinoplasty (nose job) developed in ancient India was a form of public punishment for dishonor and unprofessional conduct . Therefore, the connection between an unattractive nose and being immoral was deeply rooted for this culture. The nose is not a vital organ. Yet, it is exposed to everyone’s view and has become a symbol of