What is Plastic Surgery? Longman Dictionary (1987) defines Plastic Surgery as the repairing or improving of damaged, diseased, or unsatisfactorily shaped parts of the body with pieces of skin or bone taken from other parts of the body. The word "plastic" derives from the Greek, plastikos meaning to mould or to shape and its use here is not connected with the synthetic polymer material known as plastic. There are two types of plastic surgery which are Reconstructive surgery which is made to improve irregular functions of the body, and Cosmetic surgery which is made to improve appearance. Although plastic surgery can enhance the physical beauty, give a real confidence boost and give a better perspective of life, there are negative effects in other ways.
Opponents argue that plastic surgery can improve the appearance and produce a healthier look that can change their entire lifestyle. The results of the plastic surgery are only temporary lasting and it may lead to the changing of unfavorable shape of the surgical area. Plastic surgery also involves numerous surgical risks such as pain, infections, allergic reactions, nausea and vomiting, which are usually related with any type of surgery. Most of the infections were acute infections which developed immediately after the surgery, while the rest happened months or, in a few cases, years after surgery (BBC News, 2005). Nerve damage is another danger of plastic surgery that people considering plastic surgery must be aware of. Some patients can experience problems moving muscles in the area where the surgery was performed or have loss of feeling in the area that was operated on after plastic surgery. Plastic Surgery may also cause excessive bleeding, heart attack or even a drop in blood pressure that might lead to death of the patient. Deaths due to plastic surgery should be a matter for serious public concern.
Another argument put forward is plastic surgery