Health

Should cosmetic surgery be considered part of healthcare?

For

It helps self-esteem and mental well-being.

Against

It is often unnecessary and purely aesthetic.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • it greatly improved his self-esteem and mental health.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • a large majority of cosmetic surgeries are for health reasons and insurance companies just don't want to cover them.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • a lot of the demand for cosmetic procedures is inherently unhealthy and driven by social media
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • we’ve turned those tools into instruments of unnecessary self-modification, all to chase social approval and fleeting beauty standards.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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