Posted by llrrrpp on June 25, 2006, at 21:48:41
In reply to Re: Plastic Surgery » Adrift, posted by Racer on June 25, 2006, at 21:33:53
I use prescription ointment for my acne. it costs about $150 per tube. (Thank goodness for health insurance). It's a completely cosmetic thing. I just don't like having sores on my face. It was actually the dermatologist who recommended it to me when I went in for a mole check-up. I'm not sure that there's a lot of difference sometimes, between that and having surgery. I smear ointment on my face because I hate facing the world with sores and scabs and scars on my face. I feel more confident when I'm having a good skin day. (not today though!)
Whatever you're considering might bother you in a similar way. But plastic surgery is usually major, and changes your body in permanent ways (ointment's not so permanent). Also there can be a lot of physical pain and recovery time. I think it's a big decision, and you should really figure out what's motivating you to have the surgery. I have nothing against the surgery. I think sometimes the surgery is fixing something on the inside, though, rather than the outside. There may be less risky ways of changing the inside, like psychotherapy, self-help, exercise,relationship counselling, and taking medicine, for example.
Again -- NO experience with plastic surgery, and I've never given serious thought to it. I'm glad you're soliciting different opinions. It's good to have information when making decisions like this!
best wishes,
-ll
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