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Cosmetic Surgery Vanity

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The article “Most People Do Not Have Cosmetic Surgery for Vanity”, by Loren Eskenazi opens up with how the author expresses her views about women and their personal choice of having cosmetic surgery. Eskenazi’s article argues that most women do not choose to have surgery for uncertain reasons, in fact, she states they are in search for something more profound. In the article, she deliberates the future of cosmetic surgery and reasons why more and more women have decided to have the procedure done. Eskenazi have performed roughly ten thousand surgeries and undergone three procedures herself. Eskenazi’s article present valid, cited facts to support her argument. Her experiences as a patient makes her a credible spokeswoman for cosmetic surgery. The article shows the opposing side with both pros and cons of cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery could be an emotionally experience for some women and gain inner healing. This example would be a pro for cosmetic surgery. On the other hand, cosmetic surgery can result to unwanted scars and marks. Eskenazi shares her personal experiences to show the reader that she is reliable …show more content…

She shows her emotion to the readers because she would prefer for women to have surgery for a new transformation and not because of a result of social criticism. Eskenazi says that some women will seek cosmetic surgery because they are overly focused on their looks and trapped by unrealistic expectations of what a woman and her body really should look like. She really cares about her patients and their reasons behind cosmetic surgery. Before any procedures are done she ask questions such as: “How long have you considered this procedure?” and “Why have you decided to have it now?” (Eskenazi) As a surgeon, Eskenazi has seen the healing that comes out of surgery between a healthy woman and a woman with a life-threatening

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