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…The 20th century has seen a huge upsurge in the importance placed by Western society on physical beauty, particularly for women. The fashion, cosmetics and plastic surgery industries have thrived on 20th century preoccupation with physical appearance…

…idea of beauty. Cosmetic surgery is another option that has recently opened up to a larger majority of women. In the past only the wealthiest of women could afford such modifications of their physical appearance. Today the surgeries have become more…

…I chose the value of "Youngness". People often try to feel a lot younger in many different ways. From cosmetics, surgery, pills, fad diets, technology, and cars, people try to slow down the aging process. I chose to illustrate it this way because…

…breast size in men with large breasts (gynecomastia) or to remove fat tumors (lipomas) but it is most commonly used for cosmetic body shaping. HISTORY OF LIPOSUCTION Though liposuction is a relatively new form of cosmetic surgery, it has, nevertheless…

…received little attention women from all walks of life still continued to seek out cosmetic surgery. In 1982 the "FDA proposed to classify silicone breast implants into a Class III category that would require manufacturers to prove their safety in order to keep…

…received little attention women from all walks of life still continued to seek out cosmetic surgery. In 1982 the "FDA proposed to classify silicone breast implants into a Class III category that would require manufacturers to prove their safety in order to keep…

…" (Frontline 1). Since this case received little attention women from all walks of life still continued to seek out cosmetic surgery. In 1982 the "FDA proposed to classify silicone breast implants into a Class III category that would require manufacturers…

…are headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. This new phenomenon is sweeping the nation, it seems like almost everyone is having this done. Cosmetic surgery is extremely risky. If people would see that they are all…

…as cradle robbing because of our society's views. Plastic surgery. Hair dye. Cosmetics. These products are all used as a means of reducing your appearance in age. Do they work? Sure. However, one can only perform so many surgeries, and apply so much makeup…

…the failure of the spine to close properly during the first month of pregnancy. In severe cases, the spinal cord protrudes through the back and may be covered by skin or a thin membrane. Surgery to close a newborn's back is generally performed within 24 hours after…