pie Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 I know some people may be put off by this topic, but I would like to know: if you are attractive (perhaps even highly attractive to some), but you want to look even better (think movie star looks), do you think it is worth the risk to undergo plastic surgery? Obviously, the reward is that you'll achieve your goal and look incredibly beautiful. On the other hand, if you are unlucky you can have botched surgery. Is the risk worth it if you are already attractive? Please don't flame me for asking. I think it's a fair question since this is a PS thread. It's also a question I can't ask anyone in real life without sounding conceited and obnoxious. That's why I'm turning to my friends in tpf for help. TIA!
tarius Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 Of course if you have the money. You can avoid getting botched by doing your research about clinics that perform well.
hj88 Posted April 24, 2015 Posted April 24, 2015 "attractiveness" is highly subjective. Even among celebrity, some ppl rate certain as attractive and others don't think they are. So u can be highly attractive to some but also have features that *bug* you personally... For me, it's worth it. But I also know most people would never say I *need* surgery. It's your face, your money and your life. Do what u want!
k-couture Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 I know so many people who are really attractive to begin with but still get little nip tucks to fix whatever "flaws" they have perceive they have. I think this is in part due to the globalized world we live in. We are constantly bombarded with images and advertising of what society's standard of beauty is so many of us try to conform to these standards
hanohano Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 Like the others said, attractiveness is subjective. There aren't many universal standard for beauty (besides things like symmetry), and while a majority of people may consider a person attractive or even beautiful, that person may not like certain features on their face and consider PS. I do think that someone who is considered attractive should seriously think before getting PS, more than someone who actually needs it (people with jaw deformities, people who broke their noses or damaged some other part of their face in an accident, etc.). Though you can avoid botched surgeries by seeking out trustworthy/reputable plastic surgeons, there's always a chance something may go wrong, and if you're already considered prettier than average I don't think it's unreasonable to think twice before taking the risk. Also, some people are unhappy even after successful surgery, and will feel like something went wrong even if their face looks better, because it's not what they expected. It's really up to the individual to consider all of these things. If PS ends up making them happier with their appearance, I see no problem, even if they are attractive.
riverflowingup Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 For me, no because of the costs (obviously) and the risks associated with PS -- I mean, there's a chance something could go terribly wrong or you could react to anesthesia (cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, etc). The risks are supposedly extremely low though. If you think something is really bothering you and PS might genuinely change any anxiety or consciousness about certain parts of you then I think you should go for it...but ultimately it's always up to you. I'd say there's a low chance of botched surgery if you take your time to do some research and find a really good doctor.
celinebox Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 IMO, its not worth it if you are already attractive, its just not worth the risk, even if the surgery goes well, it might start to look odd or unnatural in a few years time and you might have to do more surgery.
pie Posted April 28, 2015 Author Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks for all the thoughtful responses from my fellow tPFers! The procedure I have in mind is rhinoplasty, which seems to have a high rate of revision. (It seems that even great results require revision in a decade or so.) As I mentioned in another post, there is nothing "wrong" with my nose. That's why it's very difficult to decide if I even need this procedure.
hj88 Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Hmmm nose is a tough one. I had mine done 7 years ago and loved my results for the first few years. However, over time for some reason the left side of my nose started to "sink" a little, revealing bumpy cartlege and my nose tip looked a little pointy. It wasn't awful but it showed up in photos and stood out in certain lighting. I thought a lot about getting a revision but in the end decided to just do filler to "fill in" the bumps and soften the tip. Best decision ever - my nose looks so cute again and is completely even and natural looking. I don't think any surgery can guarantee that. I'm really glad I didn't go for nose revision because it is super tricky surgery, exy and no guarantee. Is there any way you could do filler to fix your nose?
beefnoodo Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Pie : Don't be embarrassed! I've actually thought of this MANY times before! I've been thinking of undergoing plastic surgery, specifically for DES. Not to sound self-inflated but to your point, I would consider myself already somewhat pretty (BUT of course, as you mentioned, I'd like to improve or at least enhance my beauty through DES).. Obviously I feel that I would be much more happier if my eyelids were bigger, etc... I think we can just get conscious about ourselves, we just need to balance it. This is actually quite funny, my boyfriend has already told me time and time again that there's a possibility for failure... but honestly, the question is you have to be able to accept it. I think I'm at the point where I'm ready - like others above have mentioned, DO your research! It's your face, do what you feel is comfortable for yourself
kate2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 It's not about if you are attractive to other people, it's about how you feel about yourself. I used to look into the mirror and think "not bad, I look really nice but if just my nose wouldn't be this flat..." every single time I see a reflection of myself. Whenever I saw a photo of myself, I thought "if I just had another nose then it would look so good...". And that was just so frustrating. There was nothing wrong with my nose but it made me look so cute and that's just not matching my personality and style. I'm aware that rhinoplasty is very risky but I did it anyway. Most important is to research very well. I recommend using material from your own body instead of silicone implants. Make sure to go to a specialist and do not save money and go for the cheapest choice when it comes to your body. I'm very satisfied with how my nose turned out and it was the best choice I could have made. At first my family and friends were very against it because they think that there is nothing that has to be fixed and they didn't want me to ruin my looks in case something goes wrong. I understand that but it's my body and I should feel comfortable in my body.
hanohano Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Exactly. It's more about feeling better about yourself than anything else. I'm very happy with my face, but my teeth/overbite make me very self conscious. I try not to talk in public settings if I don't have to because of it. So I would definitely take the risk of getting the surgery, because my teeth/bite cause me a lot of unhappiness.
pie Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 I read your other post about your rhinoplasty experience and found it to be very helpful to know your experience. I think you know where I'm coming from when you said that "there is nothing to be fixed" and you didn't want to ruin your existing good looks. I don't look in the mirror and think that my nose is ugly. But, if I am honest, I want to look like a movie star. (I know, very vain.) I am also very interested in hearing from people who have had their implants for more than 10 years. I am concerned that even if people are generally happy with their rhino the first few years, they start to have problems as they approach the decade mark. Are revisions inevitable if you use silicone?
kate2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 I'm glad it was helpful to you. I just had to reply to you here because I was in the same situation 3 years ago. I'm also very vain and I don't think it's something bad as long as you're not hurting others. My surgeon was an expert with noses (has even Prof. degree) and he does all kinds of nose surgery. He told me that he doesn't even do implants and offers only cartilage because eventually you will need a revision soon or later. He sounded like he's getting tired seeing patients who ask for revision because the implant started to cause trouble lol. He also said that silicone implants in other areas of the body is just fine, for example chin because there is much more soft tissue. The nose is bones, cartilae and skin and has not so much soft tissue and thus having implant there causes trouble. I can not say if it's compleately true but I trust his opinion as he has so much experience. So far I have not heard of a single young person who got an implant and did not need revision after becoming middel aged. But when I google implants I read "revision revision revision"...so I think the chances are high needing a revision one day.
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