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human
CMV: Plastic surgery shouldn’t be as stigmatized as it currently is in the US

As a Korean American, where the former (Korea) exists on the other end of the spectrum in terms of acceptance of cosmetic surgery in relation to the latter (America), I think that cosmetic enhancements serve society well in net satisfaction. People who suffer from crippling self-remorse or receive backlash from inevitable societal judgments should have the freedom to undergo treatments to improve their quality of life. Seeing as society will certainly continue to make judgments regarding physical appearance, it is only fair, or equitable, that people have access to cosmetic surgery to improve their chances at a better life to even the playing field, and it seems backwards to judge those who partake in these surgeries to fulfill society’s (and their own) standards. It is easier to uncover the ongoing popular phenomena in the United States of cosmetic surgery (often under the guise of new makeup techniques or weight loss programs) and change the societal perception of this just one self-enhancement mechanism as opposed to changing the social climate as a whole. It’s a lose-lose situation to judge those who don’t adhere to conventional beauty standards while also judging those who try to conform to these very same standards.
gpt
The problem is, that which becomes common becomes mandatory. 

Two generations ago no-one had braces, so people whose teeth were crooked were not stigmatized because they were most of the population.

One generation ago, most people got braces, and those that didn't were stigmatized.

Now, essentially everyone gets braces, even for very minor cosmetic flaws. We're in a cultural equilibrium where every child goes through ~1 year of painful mouth realignment, even though for most children it's not necessary for any medical reason.