To Nip or Not to Tuck... That is the Question.

Cosmetic surgery is on the rise in the United States and I, for one, find the obsession with recreational procedures, both odd and a little disturbing. I remember when I was a kid, my grandmother used to call it "plastic" surgery, and it was not as widely accepted back then as it is today. It was only for the wealthy. I remember as a little kid, hearing not so nice comments, as well as, snickering going on behind the backs of well to do Palm Beachers. It is kind of sad that today there are so many people unhappy with who they are, that they need to have surgery to change themselves. Of course it is a personal choice, and far be it from me to ever judge anyone for wanting to look their best. However, eating right, exercising, having a good beauty regimen and doing things in moderation can go a long way in maintaining a nice appearance. Below are several good reasons not to get caught up in the drama of cosmetic surgery:

1. The most important reason is that going under the knife is risky, no matter who does it. Even good doctors make mistakes. Some people have anatomy that is different from the norm, and they can end up disfigured or even worse, dead. Check out this video and then comment below on whether you would ever consider doing this to yourself. These women spent years recovering from botched surgeries. Is it really worth it?

2. Life is all about the way we live it. If you like going places, exercising, gardening, socializing, volunteering, etc. then you may want to reconsider any major cosmetic procedures. For example, if you are laid up for several weeks because you were sliced open, or can't go outside because you had your skin chemically peeled, where is the fun in that? That is time you will never get back.

3. Your real friends are going to like you no matter how old you get or how small your boobs are, so why sweat the small stuff?

4. It costs a lot of money (no need to elaborate).

5. Lastly, it's called plastic for a reason. If you get enough of these procedures done, you'll look plastic. Anything like this requires periodic maintenance, and the older one gets, the more maintenance is necessary to keep the plastic from spreading (just an analogy).

With all that being said, there are people who have been disfigured by an accident or illness and cosmetic surgery can do wonders for them. For everyone else, God made you the way he wanted you to be. It is understandable that we all want to look our best, but at what cost?