History of cosmetic surgery

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Cosmetic surgery has a long history that has changed over time and continues to evolve to this day. Surgeons began to develop the cosmetic surgery techniques as a response to the birth disfigurement and deformities caused by wars. The wars in the 20^th century resulted in so many head and facial feature destruction that the cosmetic surgery gained momentum.  Plastic surgery quickly became the starting point for the cosmetic surgery development.

As a way to restore hope amongst soldiers, a high number of shattered faces were rebuilt using constructive surgery. This gave surgeons the idea of how important the reconstructive procedures were to the people and they started capitalizing on the possibilities. The history of cosmetic surgery changed to a great extent following the restructuring of the birth deformities and ideas that focused on beauty.

The average person was not usually benefitted by the cosmetic surgery procedures that were reserved for the rich and the famous. This was for the elite of the society and served only to change their beauty. Nobody spoke of these surgeries openly at its early stages.

However, today the scenario is different and views on cosmetic surgery have changed. Over time, additional procedures have been developed and better techniques are now available. The range of patients has become much wider. More people can afford these luxuries nowadays. There is more openness and acceptance of the people on these topics. The idea of beauty is more diverse, ethnic and unique features are being exposed more and are gaining respect as well.

This shift in public opinion may be attributed to many features. Health and fitness has gained new focus and people now want to look as good as they feel. There is more information available publicly and more people talk to each other about these issues. Today, people are not ashamed of the fact that they look good after surgery. Hollywood stars are well known for their multiple surgeries to cling on to their fading beauties.

In just 2002, about 7 million people went through cosmetic surgery. This is a huge 228% increase from the year 1997, a mere 5 years. The Internet has played a massive role in increasing dissemination of information as well as raising awareness of the people.

The history of cosmetic surgery will undergo further changes. Acceptance is growing and it is more open these days. While cosmetic surgery is a good thing for many people, it can also be a negative tool if used incorrectly. Patients should gather as much information as they can before undergoing any surgery.  Beauty is more acceptable these days to the people. However there is no reason to sacrifice life in pursuing beauty. There are numerous Hollywood stars whose grotesque (they think its pretty) faces serve as a reminder to us of this fact. Men and women alike should actually learn about the benefits they can expect from a surgery and then go through one, not before that. This is a risky procedure and people should remember that.