COSMETIC TOWN JOURNAL



Does Cosmetic Surgery Build Confidence?

Posted July 07, 2016

From doctors to bankers to people who work at the post office, almost every person has some feature they wish they could change on their body. The desire to make a change is what drives millions of people each year to spend money on surgeries that will make them look better in their own mind. One of the main factors driving the desire to make a change is the belief that having some work done will make a difference in how others see them as well as help them advance in their careers.

One of the biggest trends in cosmetic surgery is patients undergoing noninvasive treatments. Many people lead busy lives and don’t have time to stay in bed for weeks on end while they heal. Even though the general perception is that people who have cosmetic surgery are vain, many patients feel that cosmetic surgery has greatly improved their lives. For example, Alice Wu of New York ground her teeth for years while she slept. This habit led to jaw clicking whenever she would open and close her mouth as well as the ability to only chew on one side of her mouth. Wu had surgery performed to fix her lower jaw as well as lengthen her top teeth to lessen the appearance of her overbite. Wu is now free of joint pain and is much happier with her appearance. She also feels that her smile looks more natural and has made her more confident at her job.

A 2014 study by two professors at the University of Wisconsin was conducted to see how the appearance of a chief executive affected the stock price of a company.  The professors studied 667 chief executives in the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index through the use of an index of facial attractiveness. The study showed that appearances do matter in the business world. While not a surprising finding, it does show that appearances do make a difference in the way people are perceived. 

Noninvasive procedures do not make as dramatic a difference in the appearance of a person as more traditional surgeries. Patients need to be realistic about their possible results as they prepare to undergo a procedure. Surgeons also need to exercise caution in their consultation appointments to make sure patients are not abusing or getting hooked on cosmetic procedures. A good example of this is people who abuse cosmetic dentistry surgeries. They often have unnaturally white teeth and are known as “Chiclets” in the industry.

Another thing to consider when having cosmetic surgery is that the results are often not as permanent as traditional surgery. How long the results last often depends on how well the patient follows the instructions of the doctor as well as how healthy of a lifestyle they lead after the surgery.

Overall, the decision to have cosmetic surgery is often based on the desire to build confidence when conducting daily activities. The opportunity to feel better and more confident when dealing with others is often worth any price to those looking to make a chance in their appearance.

- MA

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