Would you pay to change your appearance?

efb

I agreed this week to pay 3K+ to change my body for cosmetic purposes only, with no apparent physical health benefit.



Basically its getting a strabismus corrected (to <10%) from >30%
It got worse lately and I feel now I can afford to get it corrected I an right to do so. What say you?

Karl Stein

But you were correcting something rather than changing your appearance, no?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

I'll be paying about 7 euro or so to get a haircut soon.

HardenendMan

How do they correct that? If it's affecting your confidence then it's hardly "just" for vanity purposes.

thelad95

Yes it's called a haircut

TheBeardedLady

Hoping to get my nose and teeth extended next year.

The One Doctor

Nope.

efb

No

Karl Stein wrote: »

But you were correcting something rather than changing your appearance, no?

only cosmetically though...

I still think I'm right to go ahead though, but am I changing part of who I am?

Tarzana2

efb wrote: »

What say you?

That nobody in the world should ever use this phrase again.

Karl Stein

HardenendMan wrote: »

How do they correct that?

youtube.com

Sir Osis of Liver.

Got a quote of 3k to get Dickie Rocks chin.

Fcuk that.

HardenendMan

Karl Stein wrote: »

youtube.com

Thanks, but I am too squeamish to watch videos of surgery!

Zack Morris

No

If it makes you happy, then that's all that matters.

efb

No

Karl Stein wrote: »

youtube.com

Cheers. Never thought to look at YouTube.

Karl Stein

efb wrote: »

only cosmetically though...

Would that not be corrective surgery rather than cosmetic? Honest question.

I still think I'm right to go ahead though, but am I changing part of who I am?

Tbh unless it was a major part of your character I wouldn't say you're changing part of who you are.

efb

No

Oh I have to be "awake" at the end so my eye reaction can be monitored and alignment corrected more accurately.

anncoates

Personally I consider some of it pointless (tit jobs, face lifts etc) but only in a vague enough way. If something makes you happy and you can afford it, why not.

I was also thinking of cosmetic rather than corrective surgery, by the way.

efb

No

Karl Stein wrote: »

Would that not be corrective surgery rather than cosmetic? Honest question.



Tbh unless it was a major part of your character I wouldn't say you're changing part of who you are.

I don't think being crosseyed is a key part of me.

I appreciate your feedback greatly btw.

Kiwi in IE

I said no but I had plastic surgery, liposuction, Botox etc in mind. I pay a lot for hairdressing due to premature grey hair which I refuse to let show at all and don't dye myself due to colour build up. I would also get corrective surgery if I needed it for cosmetic reasons, for example if I was ever badly scarred I would then consider cosmetic surgery. Otherwise no. What is the point? Many older celebrities who have had a lot of surgery in order to stay looking 'young' just look plain weird and unnatural.

I would consider surgery for strabismus to be corrective rather than cosmetic. Best of luck OP.

italodisco

Will definitely get a hair transplant with the next.few years.

Losing my hair has had a horrible effect on my confidence in every way. Never would have thought it possible but I think.it will be worth the 6k spend abroad if it makes me happy about myself. I won't be doing it to impress anyone else but myself

efb

No

Kiwi in IE wrote: »

I said no but I had plastic surgery, liposuction, Botox etc in mind. I pay a lot for hairdressing due to premature grey hair which I refuse to let show at all and don't dye myself due to colour build up. I would also get corrective surgery if I needed it for cosmetic reasons, for example if I was ever badly scarred I would then consider cosmetic surgery. Otherwise no. What is the point? Many older celebrities who have had a lot of surgery in order to stay looking 'young' just look plain weird and unnatural.

how is it different to a boob job if a lady felt her boobs were too small/big?


Is it a vanity project?

Karl Stein

efb wrote: »

I appreciate your feedback greatly btw.

You're welcome Sir. It's an interesting topic.

Shannon757

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

I'll be paying about 7 euro or so to get a haircut soon.

My haircut today cost a tenner. I feel ripped off now.

efb

No

I wishy my surgery cost €7


"Hi Everybody!"

"Hi, Dr Nick"

efb

No

I've had brain surgery, so that part doesn't scare me. Just the philosophy of altering my body permanently for aesthetic reasons. I appreciate all the genuine feedback.

Am I overthinking it?

creolebelle

No

Yes but after an accident or pregnancies.
I'm looking into getting laser surgery for a scar on my leg

Kiwi in IE

efb wrote: »

how is it different to a boob job if a lady felt her boobs were too small/big?


Is it a vanity project?

I was talking about myself. If someone feels their boobs are too big or too small and it distresses them then they should do it if they want to. I have a friend who had a reduction due to boobs so large that she was getting postural and back problems, I consider that corrective too.

What do you mean by the question? Is what a vanity project?

efb

No

creolebelle wrote: »

Yes but after an accident or pregnancies.
I'm looking into getting laser surgery for a scar on my leg

well this is neither, a personal defect if you will.

efb

No

Kiwi in IE wrote: »

I was talking about myself. If someone feels their boobs are too big or too small and it distresses them then they should do it if they want to. I have a friend who had a reduction due to boobs so large that she was getting postural and back problems, I consider that corrective too.

What do you mean by the question? Is what a vanity project?

my surgery.

anncoates

efb wrote: »

Am I overthinking it?

Nope. If it's something that makes you feel happier, go for it.

HardenendMan

It is important to you, OP. That's all that matters.

Personally, I have a neck like a jockey's bollix, am far from an oil painting, but couldn't care less. But I completely understand when people want to make something "go away". Its a personal progression.

efb

No

HardenendMan wrote: »

It is important to you, OP. That's all that matters.

Personally, I have a neck like a jockey's bollix, am far from an oil painting, but couldn't care less. But I completely understand when people want to make something "go away". Its a personal progression.

I won't look like Oliver Giroud afterwards, I'll still be short and overweight :P

creolebelle

No

efb wrote: »

well this is neither, a personal defect if you will.

If you can afford it, if it will make you happy and you are aware of any complications that could arise then I think you should go for it

SMJSF

No

I'd get my nose straightened.... I broke it when I was a child without knowing until I was having sinus problems in my teens and the doctor pointed it out.
and get my ear corrected... after an operation at 7 they stitched the er back too far....

I sound lovely looking :P

Karl Stein

efb wrote: »

Just the philosophy of altering my body permanently for aesthetic reasons. I appreciate all the genuine feedback.

Is this the type of thing that concerns you?

efb

No

Karl Stein wrote: »

Is this the type of thing that concerns you?

No. Not at all.

Karl Stein

efb wrote: »

No. Not at all.

Well then I'd say feck it - drive on and get it done and feel good about it.

Best of luck with it.

The Th!ng

I'd like to have a spare head that I could keep in the fridge so that when I come home pissed I could swap the drunk head on my shoulders for the sober hangover-free head in the fridge.

efb

No

More No's than yes's I see...

Links234

No

Yes, to be honest. I'm not gonna say what, it's just something that bothers me. I may not get anything done about it, but it's a possibility.

AlanS181824

No

I would depending on what it was!

Kiwi in IE

efb wrote: »

my surgery.

I don't think so at all. You should do what makes you happy. I would never consider that a person having corrective surgery was vain because of their choice. More likely brave. Each to their own but people who want to look 20 and have surgery to achieve this, when they are in fact 70 are a little bit misguided and out of sync with reality in my opinion. But if they must do it to be happy then it's not up to me to judge.

I would also imagine that those who have multiple cosmetic rather than corrective surgeries are insecure rather than vain. I think vain is an awful, judgemental word really. If someone is obsessed with their appearance to such an extent it usually indicates self esteem problems and psychological issues. And on saying that if someone has a feature that actually is outside the average (very large nose, ears that stick out etc) it can make them feel less secure in themselves than they would if that feature did not stand out, so if they want to correct it I don't see that as vain or any reason others should pass judgement.

The Peanut

When I was a teenager, things bothered me. Grew more comfortable with all features as I got older. In my forties now and really wouldn't be bothered enough to do anything.

If something bothered me enough, I would.

efb

No

Now Im watching surgery videos, so v interesting.

Lyaiera

No

You want to do something to your body so you have more confidence in yourself? More power to you!

ShadowHearth

Well, I voted no, but at the same time I am getting tattoo done on 27th. I guess I was thinking more about surgery... Ups.

efb

No

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Well, I voted no, but at the same time I am getting tattoo done on 27th. I guess I was thinking more about surgery... Ups.

This is surgery

Day Lewin

No

Hell yeah. Every time I use moisturiser or makeup, or get a manicure.
If I won the Euromillions, I would get a facelift: the passing years are not kind to women. Boob lift too, probably. And hair transplant.
For a start.

Mars Bar

No

I'd get a whole set of new teeth.

eternal

No

Go with it. I'd like breast reduction and will get it done when I can afford it. Can't see why there's anything to even question really.

Karl Stein

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

Hoping to get my nose and teeth extended next year.

You're funny, you are.