Essays on Cosmetic Surgery

The cosmetic surgery follows the process shown in the diagram below in our organization.

The first step in the process of conducting cosmetic surgery in our organization is holding the first consultation meeting with the client. The consultation meetings are held between the specially-trained patient care co-ordinators and the clients. The patient care coordinators’ role is offering support and guidance to the patients accordingly. They explain to the clients various aspects of the procedure such as the following: the procedures provided at the facility, the appearance of patients before and after each procedure, and the possible cost of each procedure among other issues. This step does not rely much on technology. The step ...

PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT

AGE: 51                     DATE OF REPORT: 08/03/16 Description of client: M.J.J. was a symbol of glamour and musical genius. A man with dark, curly hair, light skin, 5 feet 7 inches in height, steps on the stage to a crowd of cheering millions awaiting his performance. He wears a black jacket embellished with silver stones, a white shirt and black trousers with his iconic black leather Florsheim loafers and white socks showing through. He appears to seem different from what he looked like during his childhood, with traces of his African American identity visible only in the accent he holds, ...

The article “Self Making as Public Spectacle: Bodies, Bodily Training and Reality TV” is written by Bree Hadley, from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. It is published in “Scope: An Online Journal of Film and Media Studies” in Issue 24, October 2012. The article starts with the commentary on how reality TV shows has penetrated the media and its definitions of what real people are like has taken the society by a storm. Reality TV has recently exploded into the mainstream media and has taken over our televisions. It has already been written about extensively how these reality TVs ...

Rajeh Inside Iran is a captivating documentary that explores the lives of ordinary Iranians living in the populous city of Tehran. Rajeh Omaar seeks to weave the political and social in a quest to reveal Iran’s transformation. Rajeh depicts a complex picture of Iran’s society - a society that is awash with individuals who are rich but does also have massive amounts of poverty. The documentary explores all facets of Iranian life from politics, religion, history, popular culture to women’s rights issues. Omar’s friend who is a music journalist provides a glimpse into Iranian way ...

In today’s society, beauty is believed to be one of the keys to having a happy life. There are billboards across the nation advertising what a beautiful face and body can do to improve your self-esteem. This belief seems to be inescapable due to all the social media, television shows, and movies dedicated to showing what life is like for the “beautiful people”. Due to all this, a person can become convinced that their entire self-worth is tied to how well they look, thus leading to them getting plastic, cosmetic, surgery. Cosmetic surgery can alter any part of ...

As mass media continues to gain strength over the varying populations of the world, it is the body image of girls that seems to be influenced the most by the media’s effects. According to the survey, 68% of all respondents believe body image is important. This paper will analyze how the media effects the body image of girls, and will compare this information with the results received from the survey created and distributed. There is a common central theme related to feminist research, which focuses on the homogenization of western cultural images of the ideal female body, which ...

Altering one’s body with cosmetic surgery is unnatural, and there are always risks of potential side effects, both physical and psychological associated with it. Women around the world that are attempting to shift their body shape through cosmetic surgery are interesting for analysis. However, natural beauty is better than cosmetic surgery, and it is far better to work on beautifying the person underneath. The evidence will come from research because there are many scientific journals which deal with cosmetic surgery. The audience should be all of the women around the world because they are the main target of ...

Beauty is only skin deep, but that crucial layer is vitally important to many individuals, and its preservation is crucial at times. There are many uses for cosmetic surgery, not the least of which is to repair physical defects and damage done to an individual’s body through countless encounters that can leave scars and undesirable marks upon the body. The most noted use of such surgery however is that which is glamorized and showcased more often on newscasts and in regards to celebrities and those who can afford to go under the knife. Once a risky and rather ...

Body Modification Is Influenced by Culture

Introduction This paper argues that body modification is influenced by the culture. To support such argument, the paper discussed the prevalence of body modifications in the form of tattoo and cosmetic surgery as the culture influenced them.

Body Modification in the form of Tattoo

Proofs of tattooing and associated practices started from the most primitive human societies. For instance, Egyptian mummies from the era of the Middle Kingdom have exposed a widespread culture of body marking. In a spiritual cosmology, the unassailable tattoos of humanity could be exchanged for spiritual privileges in the next life. In traditional cultures, tattoos commonly serves as an assurance for good ...

Cosmetic surgery is the topic of many of the tense feminist debates. The act of cosmetic surgery, generally done for image “enhancement” is considered a bit shallow by some. The heavy focus on looks is something many women feel they are under pressure for. Especially when a large percentage of cosmetic surgery procedures are aimed at women who want to feel more attractive. Many of the choices and reasons for these choices are external pressures. Is it media pressure? Pressure from one’s spouse or intimate partner? Low self-esteem that is assumed to be fixed after the aesthetic changes ...

Plastic surgery can be viewed differently depending on the person considering the surgery. Some people like to think of it as a right to adjust their body the way that they would like or see as ideal because they can. This is called viewing plastic surgery as an assertion of agency. In this view, the choice to get plastic surgery is more about “asserting power” (Webster). Some doctors believe that patients who wish to change themselves have this right as long as they are making an educated decision (Braun). Others, however, view plastic surgery as a menace and a ...

Introduction

It is a common saying that “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. However, the major question that a significant number of people are asking is whether this is just a saying or it is an actual reflection of what happens in the society (Women in American Media: A Culture of Misperception, para.2). A significant number of sociologists have focused on debates that are geared towards the determination of whether the conventional media industry has an influence on the definition of beauty. It is apparent that there is a particular standard that the media has associated with beauty ...

In the recent years the obsession around the looks and appearance is constantly growing. The ideals of beauty are propagated through media, advertising and movie industry, and now the body image seems to define a person as an individual, as it has become the way of self-expression. In such environment the people in affluent western society concentrate their efforts on reducing the natural effects of healthy aging and returning their youthful appearance with the help of cosmetic surgery. This social trend negatively influences the process of natural aging and may cause physical and psychological harm to the health of ...

In their article, “The Use of Non-Physicians in Cosmetic Dermatology: Legal and Regulatory Standards,” authors Hibler and Rossi discuss how the growing demand for cosmetic surgery has led to an equal demand for estheticians and other non-physicians or medically licensed personnel to perform cosmetic medical procedures. According to the authors, the increase of non-physicians offering medical care has “blurred” the role of the physician in cosmetic surgery. Consequently, when a problem in medical services do occur, patients, on the one hand, may be at a loss on who is responsible and what remedies might be available to them. Moreover, depending on ...

Recent research findings have proved that quite an enormous number of teens between the ages of 13 and 19 have undergone plastic surgery procedures such as nose reshaping, breast augmentation and liposuction. Most of such teens practice these procedures to boost their self esteem. For the purpose of this paper, I interviewed a health care colleague to dig deeper in the world view or philosophy on the teenage plastic surgery. He explained that teens typically seek plastic surgery based on various reasons compared to adults. Teens view plastic surgery as a means to fit in and look acceptable to friends and ...

Facelift, by Dr. Kassir in NYC © 2013. parkavesurgeon.com. 29 Feb. 2014. Plastic surgery is known to have been used as early as 4000 years ago. According to various sources the reconstructive surgeries including skin grafting were conducted back in 600-800 BC in India; these are among the first surgeries to be officially documented (“The History of Plastic Surgery | American Society of Plastic Surgeons”). Additionally, many resources report plastic surgery to be worth the benefit in self-esteem. The reasons for resorting to reshape one’s body can be different: either a person wants to make a disfigured body beautiful ...

Plastic surgery is known to have been used as early as 4000 years ago. According to various sources the reconstructive surgeries including skin grafting were conducted back in 600-800 BC in India; these are among the first surgeries to be officially documented (“The History of Plastic Surgery | American Society of Plastic Surgeons”). Additionally, many resources report plastic surgery to be worth the benefit in self-esteem. The reasons for resorting to reshape one’s body can be different: either a person wants to make a disfigured body beautiful again, use the surgery to fix the problems that endanger the physical existence, ...

Plastic surgery has a long history and is known to have taken place as early as 4000 years ago. According to various sources, the reconstructive surgeries, including skin grafting, were conducted back in 600-800 BC in India; these are among the first surgeries to be officially documented («The History of Plastic Surgery | American Society of Plastic Surgeons»). The reasons for resorting to reshaping of one’s body can be different: either a person wants to make a disfigured body beautiful again, use the surgery to fix the problems that endanger the physical existence, or use it solely to enhance the beauty and ...

General knowledge dictates that the perfected physical/visual imagery of men is one of a muscular bronze-toned body, preferably with a lot of cash on the side – as he poses in front of an expensive car – oh yes, that he owns. While it may be true that men are just as ‘at-risk’ as targets of image culture expectations as women, the ready literature on body-image culture is quite prevalent on its commentary on females. What do women, particularly in Westernized culture, worry about? Aging drives anxiety. Flabby waistlines, added pounds, and thinning hair – all normal signs of naturally moving into another stage ...

Plastic surgery is a specialty in medicine that deals with reconstruction and formation of parts of the body. The most famous is cosmetic/ aesthetic surgery, but there are other kinds of plastic surgery like reconstructive surgery, hand surgery and craniofacial surgery among others. Plastic surgery is a revolutionary medical procedure that is practiced largely and has saved many lives. The controversy arises in the case of cosmetic surgery, which is widely practiced currently. Cosmetic surgery is performed on otherwise healthy parts of the body with the aim of improving their appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an unnecessary measure and should not be ...

The issue of female genital modification (FGM) has been a controversial and complicated one, largely revolving around the construction of female sexual pleasure through the alteration of women’s genitalia to make them ostensibly more attractive to heteronormative society. In Braun and Khau’s scholarly work, the differences between Western and African approaches to FGM become clear. The ‘designer vaginas’ of Western America are treated as more of a high status symbol – an indicator of a woman’s genuine search for female pleasure and desirability, while African practices of labial elongation are more of a restrictive, patriarchal sexual practice disturbingly inflicted on young ...

Sociology

Introduction Female genital modification entails the temporary or permanent changes or alterations to the female reproductive organs. These alterations have been around since time immemorial as part of rituals and/or for cosmetic purposes. In various cultures, these modifications have symbolic connotations such as in many African communities; female genital modifications were part of an initiation rite for young girls growing into adulthood. In contemporary societies globally; particularly Western societies, these changes in the female genitalia are procured for aesthetic reasons or for enhancement of female sexual functions. This paper offers an insightful comparison between female genital modifications in ...

Compare and contrast female genital modifications in the Western and African contexts.

Introduction Female genital modification entails the temporary or permanent changes or alterations to the female reproductive organs. These alterations have been around since time immemorial as part of rituals or for cosmetic purposes. In various cultures, these modifications have symbolic connotations such as in many African communities female genital modification was part of an initiation rite for young girls into adulthood. In the contemporary societies globally, particularly Western societies, these changes in the female genitalia are procured for aesthetic reasons or enhancement of the female sexual functions. This paper will offer an insightful comparison between female genital modifications ...

English

Introduction Plastic and cosmetic surgery is a growing trend in the medical industry and widely influences the growth of medical tourism. The various procedures classified under plastic and cosmetic surgery encompasses the reshaping and altercation of appearance of the human body. The objective of cosmetic surgery is to change the aesthetical condition of the part of the body that does not look pleasing, but performs its intended function normally. However, plastic cosmetic surgery also has its risks and complications. The discussion will highlight the different forms of cosmetic and plastic own surgery along with the risks that come along ...

In today’s world, the media plays an important role in the process of socializing. The media has enhanced stereotypes to a considerable degree. People are impacted by what is shown on the media either positively or negatively. Since childhood, children are exposed to various forms of media, and the process continues throughout their lifetime; therefore, it is difficult to isolate the impact media has upon an individual’s personality. Adding on, the media places much emphasis upon physical beauty and even children’s cartoons depict this beauty either directly or indirectly. For instance, the world famous Disney Character Cinderella ...

Body Dismorphia

Almost everyone is in some way are dissatisfied with certain aspects of his appearance. These characteristics may include a crooked smile, misshapen nose, eyes the wrong size or any other imperfections that are not significant. It can be a completely natural occurrence that does not have any adverse effects beyond altering what a person wears and makeup and they buy. Most of the population simply makes accommodations for these undesired characteristics. If someone feels she has short legs she may just wear high heels and an imperials waist to give the illusion of longer legs. A man with a weak chin may grow a ...

Critique 1:

Pressures to conform When girls grow into adolescents, they start experiencing changes in their bodies and the puberty they attain at this age makes them attracted towards boys. They want to look good before them. At about the same time, their parents and peers expect them to look good or maintain their body. The girls in their teens are made to think that they should be fitting the ideal image of a teenage girl. These adolescent girls come across the portrayals of the girls in the media especially the fashion magazines and want to imitate them without realizing the ...

According to Zuckerman (2013), about 236,000 cosmetic surgeries were done on patients between the ages of 13 and 19 years in the year 2012. Social values that have been greatly shaped by the media have led to teens getting cosmetic surgeries in order to fit into social circles of interaction. These values place great emphasis on appearance and deformities, with TV reality shows that show quick fixes leading to the establishment of unrealistic expectations of the power of cosmetic surgery (McCrary, 2008). Cosmetic surgery among teenagers has a number of ethical implications. First, it distorts social values whereby ...

Introduction

Cosmetic surgery, also known as plastic surgery, refers to a variety of surgical and a combination of other medical techniques that are designed to enhance physical appearance or organ functionality (Bailey, 2005). For instance, when someone receives a surgery to correct a twisted nose, it can improve the functionality of the nose and also enhance that person’s physical appearance. Cosmetic surgery continues to be used by many people although it has also come with a fair share of disastrous results that have included death (Zuckerman & Abraham, 2008). The procedure is commonly used to achieve a more desired physical appearance especially on facial features such ...

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The morality of genetic research can play out in many ways. Two broad fields of concern are that of genetically engineered organisms and the ethics involved in the use of human stem cells taken from zygotes and human embryos. Another issue is the patenting of the genome and how that affects medicines and the rights of people to “own” their own cells. Of special concern is that bio-engineering might escape and have long term adverse effects as the manipulated creations cross genetic structures with other biological elements in the environment. This paper will look at the general ethical concerns ...

Introduction

Medical and healthcare issues are corporal responsibilities and duties for all parties that are concerned and affected by health care issues that might prevail. In the case of the implantation of the breast implanted on women in the UK, the moral duty of care lies amongst all the parties that were affected by the issue. The National Health Service, the private manufacturers of the implant, the Government administration through the department of health and finally the patients have a moral responsibility too. However, due to the specificity of this matter the moral duty of the various parties extends to some ...

Introduction

Cosmetic surgery is typically performed to accurate a physical oddity or to improve an otherwise usual physical characteristic and, so, recover a person's look. It's a tremendously wide field that can propose reconstructive surgical procedure for a patient following a destructive burn or additional physical disturbance, yet may also be accustomed to flat out wrinkles, make bigger breasts, or reshape the nose. In the recent past, this was restricted only to the surgery that it was completely essential to the healthiness and happiness of that patient, for example skin-grafting for solemn burns, repairing a busted jaw or nose, reconstructing an extricated eye, or extravagance an ...

Post-feminism is a very complicated term in the sense that it encompasses contradictory and pluralistic discourse within our modern society. Both authors Portwood-Stacer and Arthurs focus on the relationship between feminism and consuming behaviors that are depicted through television. Portwood-Stacer argues reality makeover television both reflects and perpetuates the ideology that individualist consumption is an important means of feminine empowerment. (Portwood-Stacer 196) Both authors also agree on the fact that the physical appearances are often emphasized as an empowering device for women in the television shows and for audience viewing the show. According to The Oxford English Dictionary, Post Feminism ...

Despite the fact that dentists are primarily concerned with the areas around, and in the mouth, the mouth is a part of the body. The medication that a patient has and any other health problems can, and usually are interrelated to the dentistry care that they may be provided. Cosmetic dentistry serves little functional value to the patient, which is why it must only be carried through if it does not cause, or exacerbate the patient’s health problems (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2004). Accurate recording and evaluation of the patient’s medical history is important in determining ...

The makeup, diet product, and cosmetic surgery industries spend billions of dollars each year advertising their wares and services to women, and profit even more because their advertisements are so successful in convincing women that they truly need these items or procedures. Advertisers have many methods used to seduce women into buying products, including creating the illusion that there is an “ideal” beautiful woman, providing testimonials about their products from celebrities, and promising impossible results with altered, deceitful images retouched with computer graphics programs like Photoshop. The most obvious method that advertisers use to persuade women to buy ...

Introduction

The medical field of plastic surgery is growing in popularity among people. Statistics have shown that the rate of awareness and plastic surgeries that have conducted has actually doubled in size and number. It has been found that within 1996 and 2000, the number of cosmetics surgeries that have been conduction has doubled from about one million to three million in the United States (Loftus, Jean) while between the year 2000 and 2008, the rate as actually double again making the procedure one of the fastest medical procedures in the U.S (Loftus, Jean). The rate is being speculated to ...

Reality television has become one of the most popular genres of entertainment in American society over the past two decades. This genre of television, wherein groups of real people are followed with cameras in a documentary-style format takes many forms - often they are in the form of a game or competition that will eliminate contestants one by one until a winner is revealed. While the authenticity of the events in reality shows is often disputed, the impact of these shows cannot be overstated - millions of Americans watch reality shows on a regular basis, to the point where they are the highest ...

Resolution Analysis

Background of Controversy: Cosmetic surgery has become very popular especially among the rising stars, celebrities and models who want to enhance their looks in order to appease the audience. The frequency of cosmetic surgeries done in the US increased by 44% between 2003 to 2004, as reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in 2005. “Approximately 11.9 million procedures were carried out in 2004” (Dittman, 3). This shows the rising popularity of plastic surgery. However, there have been several claims and complaints by some individuals who have undergone the procedure. These propelled further researches in the field ...

Transform Cosmetic Surgery Group (TCSG) is an organization which assists its client to get the desired facial features, body structure and defy age. The company meets the expectations of their clients with the usage of modern technique of cosmetic surgery. The surgery, once a word so dreaded has now become a word of common usage and application. Any individual, especially the women are deciding to lie under the surgeon’s knife with their will. The outlook towards surgery and body dissection has undergone a complete change and is now considered as a step towards betterment. This is not altogether wrong as surgery in ...

Introduction

The media is a powerful force in today’s world. The media has the ability to persuade people to think in a certain manner. Businesses and huge corporations have had their reputation marred by adverse media reports. The media has been able to have such a huge influence as families spend majority of their time glued to television sets. People have mobile phones where they browse and see the latest news in online forums. Young people spend hours on the internet reading about celebrities and watching the latest movie reviews. The media is able to influence the culture of a country. It can ...