Cosmetic Surgery : The Plastic Surgery Capital Of The World

of Racial Features: Asian American Women and Cosmetic Surgery by Eugenia Kaw discusses the multiple reasons why Asian American women undergo cosmetic surgery. It mostly focuses on the so called “ethnic body modifications” such as blepharoplasty commonly called “double eyelid surgery.” The discussion is based on the findings of multiple researches and interviews that have been done in the San Francisco Bay Area. It suggests ways in which the medical world promotes such racial and gender stereotypes

into a family of ducks and get bullied because of his ‘unique’ appearance. Eventually, this ugly duckling has transformed into a beautiful swan. However, in reality world, changing your appearance in just one day is seemingly possible now due to the booming of cosmetic surgery industry in today’s world. Cosmetic surgery is defined as surgery in which the underlying main purpose is to improve one’s appearance (Medical Dictionary, 2012). It rises as a by-product of the massive phenomenon culture which

South Korea and Plastic Surgery The people of South Korea have a strong connection to plastic surgery which is evident by its usage among both women and men. According to a statistics website called nationmaster.com about 20% of the Korean population have had some kind work done on them. It is estimated that women between the ages of 20 and 50 years old underwent the knife for some reason, be it eyelid surgery or a nose job. While the act of cosmetic surgery mainly occurs in women, it has estimated

are, not who the world wants you to be” (unknown). Society constantly uses the phrase “Be yourself” however, at the same time stimulates beauty standards such as body type; tall, skinny, incredibly tiny waists and light skin, the list seems everlasting. Cosmetic surgery, the surgical process of changing one’s physical appearance for cosmetic reasons, has become the solution for thousands of men and women seeking to reach society’s expectations. Over sixteen million cosmetic surgeries (ASPS Public Relations

are not who the world wants you to be” (Unknown). Society constantly uses the phrase “Be yourself”, however at the same time indicates beauty standards such as body type; tall, skinny, incredibly tiny waist, light skin, the list seems everlasting. Cosmetic surgery, the surgical process of changing one’s physical appearance for cosmetic reasons, has become the solution for thousand of men and women seeking to reach society’s expectations. Nearly sixteen million cosmetic surgeries, most commonly known

Plastikos “Despite the popular misconception, the word ‘plastic’ in ‘plastic surgery’ does not mean ‘artificial,’ but is derived from the ancient Greek word ‘plastikos,’ which means to mold or give form” (Schnur and Hait). What was once used to help reconstruct the faces and bodies of wounded soldiers is now used to aesthetically create new faces and bodies around the world. The motive for surgery is changing. Statistics show that plastic surgery is becoming increasingly more popular among men, women

many people walk into the offices of cosmetic surgeons to do the same; asking for an enhancement or removal of physical features. Patients come to cosmetic surgeons with all sorts of fantasies. Many of these are very realistic but a few are unrealistic. Psychologists Ericksen, William and Billick encourage surgeons to use screening questionnaires and explain that they are “key in identifying patients for whom surgery was appropriate.” (345.) Though cosmetic surgery helps boost self-esteem and may bring

“Kingdom of Plastic” is a fitting name for South Korea where one out of five women have admitted to having some sort of cosmetic surgery procedure. Most Asian countries, including South Korea, have very specific criterias for judging if a person is beautiful. Common beauty expectations for both males and females are high noses, big eyes, and narrow chins. Due to the nature of an Asian bone structure, it is highly unlikely that the previously mentioned beauty standards will occur naturally within

of plastic surgery in America is still a taboo since it attributes to the idea of being ‘unnatural’ and a ‘plastic monster’. Most popular surgeries in the country include eye lifts, liposuction, and breast enlargements. Those who have gotten these procedures are likely to keep what they have had done in order to not be shamed by others who may not support artificially changing one’s appearance. Many people may know that South Korea is known as the plastic surgery capital of the world. Plastic surgery

Surgery in Seoul Teenage Plastic Surgery in South Korea The city of Seoul, South Korea is known as the plastic surgery capital of the world at the moment. In the city, wearing makeup starts for most as young as 3rd grade (year 4) and knowing that makes what I am about to tell you a little bit less shocking. The average age to get double eyelid surgery in South Korea is between 17 and 19 years old. Parents even often gift it to their children as high school graduation gifts. Even though it sounds