Risks and Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery Nichole Johns University of Phoenix Axia College Risks and Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery What is cosmetic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is a process of one or more surgical procedures that are used to restore or enhance the appearance of different parts of the body. Cosmetic Surgery is a specialty field that is growing in the medical profession. The number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States increased by nearly 1 million from
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The Side Effects of Cosmetic Surgery Reading and Writing Level 4 Kirsten Ringstrom April 14‚ 2009 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 The History of Cosmetic Surgery 3 The Trends of Cosmetic Surgeries 4 The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery 5 Conclusion References Throughout recorded history‚ a pale complexion has nearly always been more fashionable than a tan complexion because pale skin represents a woman who does not have to labour outdoors. So‚ most non-white women probably wanted
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Orthopedic surgery From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This fracture of the lower cervical vertebrae‚ known as a "teardrop fracture"‚ is one of the conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. This image‚ taken in September 2006‚ shows extensive repair work to the rightacetabulum 6 years after it was carried out (2000). Further damage to the joint is visible due to the onset of arthritis - a bone/joint disease. Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedic
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Plastic surgery is a very necessary form of surgery. It is needed by millions of Americans every year‚ not only to improve life‚ but in some cases‚ to save it. There are two types of plastic surgery: cosmetic and reconstructive. Cosmetic surgery consists of certain procedures used to “improve” a person’s natural features‚ or give a more youthful appearance‚ while reconstructive surgery is used to restore a person’s natural form after an appearance-altering event‚ such as disease‚ infection‚ cancer
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complications from plastic surgery are quite rare nowadays each person who is considering having this type of surgery done should make themselves aware of the possible risks of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery complications can range from scarring to fatalities and the effects of surgery can sometimes be traumatizing to patients both physically and psychologically. Even though complications are uncommon it is important to keep plastic surgery dangers in mind. The risks of plastic surgery will differ depending
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Plastic Surgery: The Rewards Outweighs The Risk Paul Gonzalez English Composition II August 19‚ 2014 Professor Mooney South University Paul Gonzalez Professor Mooney English Composition II 19 Aug 2014 Plastic Surgery: The Rewards Outweighs The Risk Plastic surgery is the specialized branch of surgery concerned with repairing deformities‚ correcting functional deficits‚ and enhancing appearance. Unlike most surgical specialties‚ plastic surgery is not confined to one specific area of the
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DOMESTICATION OF COSMETIC SURGERY ARTICLE BY- Sue Tait INTRODUCTION: Today‚ there are a number of reality series on television which make over “ordinary” people. Two such US produced shows are Extreme Makeover and Nip/Tuck. Extreme Makeover aired from 2002 to 2005 was the most successful of television’s surgical reality shows and Nip/Tuck which was on air from 2003 was the first drama series about cosmetic surgery. This article by Sue Tait throws light on how cosmetic surgery advertised in television
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Side Effects of Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery‚ like most of medicine‚ was a work in progress for centuries. Now people are paying top dollar to modify their body‚ everything from their face to their stomach to even their buttocks. The question one must consider before making a decision to change physically is‚ are the side effects worth it? Under going plastic surgery can open-doors for bacterial or viral infections‚ allergic reactions from medications to result in unwanted scars‚ irreversible
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when the humankind are under the pressure of one addiction. There are many causes of cosmetic surgeries addiction leading to negative effects and compose appropriate solutions. In the specific case of the cosmetic surgery addiction‚ different factors as social status‚ idea of beauty‚ self-steem‚ and‚ even‚ social pressure are its most definitive causes. According to Berrios and Kan (1996)‚ cosmetic surgery addiction is a type of psychological disease‚ which makes people concerned a lot with body image
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Effects of Cosmetic Surgery In today’s society the way we look is everything. There are specific standards for someone to be considered as beautiful. These standards include being young‚ tall and thin or curvy with perfect hair‚ flawless skin‚ voluptuous lips‚ and pearly white teeth. Society is highly influenced by magazines such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan‚ which are well known for featuring top fashion models with pretty faces and slim waists. Many people are turning to cosmetic surgery to fit in. Over
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