Is the above statement true??? Why is Cosmetic Surgery still on the “taboo” list in INDIA?
Is undergoing a cosmetic procedure a bad thing?? I think not. If that were the case then the insurance companies would not be excluding cosmetic procedures from their purview. It goes to show that even the medical insurers are aware of the fact that if given a chance many of their clients would be willing to undergo a cosmetic procedure.
A few years back there was an article in a leading magazine written by a socialite about “ the Great Indian cover up!” It referred to the common dress in India, the salwaar kameez, which worked well in concealing a lot and also worked well in covering up a lot of excess baggage, only to be revealed after marriage.
Well, as more and more people, especially women are coming out to work or party and the attire changing from the traditional salwaar to a more corporate one and trousers, jeans or even our traditional Indian sari in a new look becoming the norm, the Indian woman is being uncovered.
Now, people want to look good in their new roles be it as officers or corporate employees or even as young mothers, let alone celebrities in the limelight like, actors or models. Also, it is no more a bastion of the fairer sex, so to speak.
Even the “ metro sexual “ male of today is bothered about his appearance, be it a paunch, a receding hairline or a crooked nose. Keeping fit, being healthy and looking good is the “ new mantra” of the young and not so young generation equally. This can be seen by the tremendous increase in the number of procedures performed on men in the last few years.
Does cosmetic surgery really have an impact on person undergoing the procedure?? Sure it does. Ask the teenager who wears a cap so his scar doesn’t show, the lady who wears a baggy dress to cover her love handles or post pregnancy stretch marks or an adolescent boy who doesn’t go swimming at school because his friends tease him about the little excess breast tissue he has. In some cases the psychological impact is huge and very palpable.
Let us examine a bit more closely the enigma called "Cosmetic Surgery". Yes, it is not necessary like maybe a cardiac bypass or an appendicectomy, but it sure helps the person it is intended for.
An ideal cosmetic procedure is one, which tries to correct the problem but, preserving the attributes, which make the person the individual, he or she is.
But, care has to be taken from the patient’s point of view to the fact that they understand the procedure, they are realistic about the expectations and risks of surgery and of course are motivated by their own desire
Is cosmetic surgery associated with any risks? Yes, as any other surgical procedure a cosmetic procedure has its share of risks, which any plastic surgeon operating on a patient will always explain. But, the risks are not always appreciated because the procedure is not “a necessity”. This is the reason why a complication, which may be accepted elsewhere, is not accepted in a cosmetic procedure. But, these instances are rare.
The problem if any is not because of cosmetic surgery per se’ but more because of it not being done properly and not being done by qualified personnel.
With so many “Cosmetic centers” burgeoning all over the place, people tend to be enamoured by the so called “ guaranteed results” which is shown in block letters and miss out on the “ results may vary from person to person” which is in small letters in one small corner of the advertisement.
Hence being well aware and educated of the procedure is the first step before you actually go ahead with the procedures. There is enough and more information available on the World Wide Web about all these procedures, which will help you know, about the risks, problems and results.
So, cosmetic procedures like any other surgical procedure require proper personnel to perform it, along with all the proper pre and peri operative care. It also requires co-operation of the person undergoing the procedure in terms of regular follow-ups care as advised by the surgeon and undergoing minor inconvenience in the form of quitting smoking or alcohol or fatty / junk food.
Also, the candidates must be sure of the credentials of the surgeon and most importantly should be willing to follow orders and willing to tolerate unavoidable inconveniences like healing time, time for the swelling to come down, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from smoking, etc.
Cosmetic surgery is no more only for the rich and famous and is here to stay, with more and more people going in for that nose correction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation or liposuction.
Combined with proper nutrition and exercise, an aesthetic procedure may help you look good, feel better about the way you look and improve your overall self-image. It is not a fly by night operation and is definitely not a miracle solution as nothing in this world is.
Cosmetic surgery is coming out of the “ taboo” list as can be seen from the fact that China hosted the first ever “Ms.Plastic Surgery Contest”!!!!
There is no need for it to remain an enigma!!!
Dr.Surindher
www.cosmesisindia.com
Is undergoing a cosmetic procedure a bad thing?? I think not. If that were the case then the insurance companies would not be excluding cosmetic procedures from their purview. It goes to show that even the medical insurers are aware of the fact that if given a chance many of their clients would be willing to undergo a cosmetic procedure.
A few years back there was an article in a leading magazine written by a socialite about “ the Great Indian cover up!” It referred to the common dress in India, the salwaar kameez, which worked well in concealing a lot and also worked well in covering up a lot of excess baggage, only to be revealed after marriage.
Well, as more and more people, especially women are coming out to work or party and the attire changing from the traditional salwaar to a more corporate one and trousers, jeans or even our traditional Indian sari in a new look becoming the norm, the Indian woman is being uncovered.
Now, people want to look good in their new roles be it as officers or corporate employees or even as young mothers, let alone celebrities in the limelight like, actors or models. Also, it is no more a bastion of the fairer sex, so to speak.
Even the “ metro sexual “ male of today is bothered about his appearance, be it a paunch, a receding hairline or a crooked nose. Keeping fit, being healthy and looking good is the “ new mantra” of the young and not so young generation equally. This can be seen by the tremendous increase in the number of procedures performed on men in the last few years.
Does cosmetic surgery really have an impact on person undergoing the procedure?? Sure it does. Ask the teenager who wears a cap so his scar doesn’t show, the lady who wears a baggy dress to cover her love handles or post pregnancy stretch marks or an adolescent boy who doesn’t go swimming at school because his friends tease him about the little excess breast tissue he has. In some cases the psychological impact is huge and very palpable.
Let us examine a bit more closely the enigma called "Cosmetic Surgery". Yes, it is not necessary like maybe a cardiac bypass or an appendicectomy, but it sure helps the person it is intended for.
An ideal cosmetic procedure is one, which tries to correct the problem but, preserving the attributes, which make the person the individual, he or she is.
But, care has to be taken from the patient’s point of view to the fact that they understand the procedure, they are realistic about the expectations and risks of surgery and of course are motivated by their own desire
Is cosmetic surgery associated with any risks? Yes, as any other surgical procedure a cosmetic procedure has its share of risks, which any plastic surgeon operating on a patient will always explain. But, the risks are not always appreciated because the procedure is not “a necessity”. This is the reason why a complication, which may be accepted elsewhere, is not accepted in a cosmetic procedure. But, these instances are rare.
The problem if any is not because of cosmetic surgery per se’ but more because of it not being done properly and not being done by qualified personnel.
With so many “Cosmetic centers” burgeoning all over the place, people tend to be enamoured by the so called “ guaranteed results” which is shown in block letters and miss out on the “ results may vary from person to person” which is in small letters in one small corner of the advertisement.
Hence being well aware and educated of the procedure is the first step before you actually go ahead with the procedures. There is enough and more information available on the World Wide Web about all these procedures, which will help you know, about the risks, problems and results.
So, cosmetic procedures like any other surgical procedure require proper personnel to perform it, along with all the proper pre and peri operative care. It also requires co-operation of the person undergoing the procedure in terms of regular follow-ups care as advised by the surgeon and undergoing minor inconvenience in the form of quitting smoking or alcohol or fatty / junk food.
Also, the candidates must be sure of the credentials of the surgeon and most importantly should be willing to follow orders and willing to tolerate unavoidable inconveniences like healing time, time for the swelling to come down, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight and refrain from smoking, etc.
Cosmetic surgery is no more only for the rich and famous and is here to stay, with more and more people going in for that nose correction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation or liposuction.
Combined with proper nutrition and exercise, an aesthetic procedure may help you look good, feel better about the way you look and improve your overall self-image. It is not a fly by night operation and is definitely not a miracle solution as nothing in this world is.
Cosmetic surgery is coming out of the “ taboo” list as can be seen from the fact that China hosted the first ever “Ms.Plastic Surgery Contest”!!!!
There is no need for it to remain an enigma!!!
Dr.Surindher
www.cosmesisindia.com
5 comments:
OH AND ABOUT THE ARTICLE, ITS VERY GOOD AND WILL DEFFINATELY HELP IF PEOPLE JUST TOOK ENOUGH TIME TO READ IT AND ABSORB THE CONTENTS.
HAVING COSMETIC SURGERY DONE IS JUST FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE A TABOO BECAUSE IT REALLY IS A GOOD THING, LOOK AT ALL THE CHILDREN THAT HAVE BENEFITED FROM IT, THOSE WHO HAD BAD FACIAL DEFFORMATIES AND ARE NOW BETTER LOOKING AND HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD. PLASTIC SURGERY SHOULD NOT BE ALL ABOUT HUGE BOOBS, LONG NOSES,STAIGHT CHINS ETC BUT IT IS VERY MUCH MEDICAL TOO.
INDIA SHOULD START THINKING FURTHER THAN ITS NOSES AND THINGS WOULD BE MUCH MUCH BETTER............
It is well written and also it is interesting to note how we must keep up with appearences but sometimes, one need to be practical, if plastic surgery is a life saving one then i guess, it is a good option then again if it helps to save a marriage for an instance or for that matter get a better job, then it will fit the purpose.
It all boils down to what exactly the person is using for the surgery for.
Plastic surgery is like any surgery that is beneficial to the human body of which i believe that is the main intention of the whole surgery ie to improve upon one's looks but then again there has to be a balance of whether is really beneficial or it is done for the sake of "keeping up with the neigbours" or for a matter of fact, there is an unlying psychological problem that is yet to be solved.
Science has been always been a mystery by itself.
Its so true that one needs to opt for plastic surgery wisely and only if its justified. But who is to decide what is justified and what is not.. My take is...as long as it makes the individual happier and its safe....u r fine !!
Very true. This is a very interesting post with useful details. It gives people necessary information needed in making a decision about undergoing a cosmetic surgery.
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