For
It helps self-esteem and mental well-being.
Against
It is often unnecessary and purely aesthetic.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“it greatly improved his self-esteem and mental health.”
“a large majority of cosmetic surgeries are for health reasons and insurance companies just don't want to cover them.”
“a lot of the demand for cosmetic procedures is inherently unhealthy and driven by social media”
“we’ve turned those tools into instruments of unnecessary self-modification, all to chase social approval and fleeting beauty standards.”