Cosmetic Surgery

by H. G. Robert (Editor)

Overview

This collection of essays provides a lively debate on the topic of cosmetic surgery. Essays answer provocative questions such as whether the selfie trend increases demand in plastic surgery and whether cosmetic surgery should be condemned by Feminists. Essay sources include the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Jenna Goudreau, Katja Keuchenius, and Richard J. Poupard.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737772333
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	03/20/2015
Series:	Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.80(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Is Cosmetic Surgery Safe?

1 The Hidden Dangers of Plastic Surgery Jenna Goudreau 11

2 Cosmetic Surgery Can Be Safe Maria Paul 17

3 Breast Implants Can Cause Health Problems Nalini Chilkov 23

4 Breast Implants Do Not Cause Health Problems Juliana Hansen 29

5 Having Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Is Risky Emma Pietras 36

Chapter 2 Is Cosmetic Surgery Beneficial or Harmful?

1 When Looks Can Kill John Naish 44

2 Cosmetic Surgery Boosts Self-Esteem Katja Keuchenius 51

3 The "Selfie" Trend Increases Demand for Plastic Surgery: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 57

4 Cosmetic Surgery Should Not Be Judged Morally Jane Ganahl 63

5 Cosmetic Surgery Should Be Judged Morally and Ethically Richard J. Poupard 70

6 Cosmetic Surgery Should Not Be Condemned by Feminists Angela Neustatter 76

Chapter 3 Is Cosmetic Surgery for Everyone?

1 Can Plastic Surgery Be Good for Teens? Laura T. Coffey 81

2 Cosmetic Surgery Is Not the Solution to Bullying SidneyRose Reynen 87

3 The Golden Years, Polished with Surgery Abby Ellin 92

4 My Plastic Surgery Regrets Michele Willens 99

5 Botox as a Career-Builder for Boomer Men Elizabeth O'Brien 106

Facts About Cosmetic Surgery 112

Organizations to Contact 116

For Further Reading 121

Index 125

Picture Credits 134