As I switch on the television, flip through the glossy magazines and other print media, I see people like Vicki Belo, Pamela Anderson, Cher and many others who have obviously gone under the knife. Going under the knife is another term for undergoing plastic surgery. We cannot deny the fact that we are a youth-obssessed culture. It saddens me that people don't embrace aging and even refuse to tell people their real age. People undergo plastic surgery in pursuit of a younger face and a perfect body. The goal of plastic surgery is achieving beauty but what is beauty? Isn't it a social construction of reality? The society sets the standard for beauty. The media is a very powerful tool for shaping our perceptions of beauty. I see commercials telling its viewers that white is beauty. I see billboards promoting laser hair removals, body sculpting, whitening and the like. Women like me are now forced to conform to these standards.
I ask myself, "What is my stand on plastic surgery?" I am neutral on the subject matter because it has its pros and cons. For its pros, it makes some women feel more beautiful and confident. For its cons, it has its dangers, it is costly and for some, it can be addictive. As for myself, I am leaning towards embracing and appreciating what I have. I believe in the scientific principle that nature knows best. I can enhance what I have through natural means such as working out and taking care of my body(a little make up would be fine too).
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