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Cosmetic Surgery
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Plastic surgery has been around for many years. "The history of plastic surgery origins in the early 800B.C., when surgeons in India restored noses to persons who had them taken off as punishment. History of cosmetic surgery (2008). Plastic surgery has two branches which are cosmetic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery also know as elective surgery, surgery which the patient chooses to have is concerned with improving ones apperance for personal reasons and reconstructive surgery is to reconstruct,or improve apperance, function, birth defect after injury or illness.George (2011).

Advantages
Cosmetic surgery comes with very few advantages, such as it improves areas individuals do not find attractive, this is vital to improve your appearance and self-confidence. Coila(2011). Harvey (2011) says "having an improved appearance and higher self-esteem will surely make you look younger, you will socialize more, because of your confidence". According to Rollins( cosmetic surgery can compact depression, after surgery many individuals feel more comfortable in the company of others. In addition the desired appearance is fixed in as little time as possible with little or no pain and quick recovery. D'Lmperio

Disadvantages
Furthermore, the disadvantages of cosmetic surgery are more than its advantages. After having cosmetic surgery you are likely to have complications such as nerve damaging, scarring, infection and chronic pain. In addition to that sometimes cosmetic surgery's desired results e.g To look like a movie star are unrealistic. Coila (2011). George (2011) says that if the procedure of the surgey doesn't go well, it cannot be reversed and unlikely improved. Cosmetic surgery is also very expensive, medical aid doesn't cover for it also the the time taken off from one's professional career, school or daily activities can create financial loss and keep you behind from a lot of work according to Coila (2011).