Cosmetic Surgery: Weighing the Benefits and Drawbacks
Pros – María Núñez
Cons – Ángel Ampudia
Ángel: In my opinion, cosmetic surgery accentuates narcissism in our society. People nowadays are more worried about looking good than getting to know people. It’s true that an image costs more […]
María: I think cosmetic surgery has some positive aspects. First of all, you will feel better about yourself. This is really important because you are the person that is going to be operated on. That’s why there is no need to be afraid. If you feel that you are prepared to do it, just go and do it. No one is going to stop you. Another important thing is that nowadays, technology is really advanced, so there are very few chances that this is going to end badly.
María: As I said, nowadays we have really good technology, and it is very different from a few years ago. I think it is really safe, and there is no need to be worried about having cosmetic surgery.
Ángel: It’s true that the technology used during these operations has improved a lot compared to the past. But risks are still a thing, from just an infection to death. As a matter of fact, operations like liposuctions can cause perforations in organs that can cause internal bleeding, which can lead to death. Apart from this, plastic surgery interventions are too expensive. Rhinoplasty costs between $3,000 and $8,000. That’s too much!
María: Of course, these operations are expensive, but that is because it is a large process that involves a lot of different things, and it is not that easy. Otherwise, a lot of people do this kind of operation because they felt alone due to their appearance. So, after doing this process, they are prepared to be able to integrate successfully into society.
Ángel: I agree that people feel better about themselves when they have plastic surgery. But according to what you have said, people do this according to what our society considers is a good appearance to be integrated with other people. So, they are having these interventions because they feel bad about not accomplishing the beauty models in our society. Also, these interventions can produce addiction in the people that are having them, causing real damage.
María: It is true that a lot of people do these actions just for fun because of the fact that they did it too much. Also, the people that are having it are people that have a lot of money, as you said before, because they are really expensive operations. I would like to say that many people do these kinds of things because they feel better about themselves, and that is the most important thing.
Ángel: Okay, I agree with that. If it is because they want it, it’s okay. The problem is when they have these interventions to be liked by other people. Also, if they want these operations and they don’t have enough money to have them, people resort to inexperienced surgeons, which can cause them health problems.
María: That is true, and I think that the type of people that go to inexperienced surgeons are the people that are really crazy because they just want to do it for fun. There is one area where these surgeons are important, and it is when you have some kind of accident or a really important disease. This can change your life just for the fact that they can rebuild your body in a good way.
Ángel: In my opinion, that’s the only way these operations should be used, only in a medical way. I’m happy we have finally found something in common. I also hope that you understood my point of view.
María: I am happy too. It was really nice to talk with you about this theme. I understand your point of view, and I hope you understand mine.