Cosmetic Surgery refers to an elective surgery that is performed to improve body appearance.
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| Arguments in favor of | Arguments opposing |
| It is performed to improve body appearance. | |
| Cosmetic surgery can help to improve social appeal of one's physical appearance. | The definition of social appeal may be different in different societies and may change over time. |
| It is an elective surgery. | |
| There are limited risks associated with cosmetic surgery which is patient made aware of when choosing to undergo the surgery. | Patient's choice to undergo the surgery may be significantly influenced by the social definition of appealing appearance. |