Would you ever have cosmetic surgery?

[Vasher]

I would say no, but I guess I already have. Eye surgery is considered to be "cosmetic". I hated the way my eyes felt after wearing contacts 16+ hours a day and though I didn't mind glasses, I always found a way to break them. What bugged me the most is that I couldn't (comfortably) wear contacts/glasses when camping. I always went swimming/fishing without them, it's hard to enjoy the beauty of God's country when you're "blind as a bat".

I think it's been 3 years now (maybe 4). I went to Alan Berg (bergfeinfield.com) and had CustomVue LASIK Intralase. My vision is now better than it ever was with glasses or contacts (20/15). I often forget that I ever had an issue. The best way that I can describe the difference is by referencing the scene in "Interview With A Vampire", when Louis (Brad Pitt) was describing what it was like to view the world with his "vampire eyes" for the first time. That is exactly how I felt.

[Dr Unne]

There's not enough surgery in the world to make me look good. I'm a fan of the "I look weird but I'm OK with that" school of thought.

[Flaming Ice]

Maybe if the burn doesn't heal all the way...still healing, over a year....

But then you won't be flaming.

Haha there's enough heat from my job XD

[Laddy]

Yes but only subtle ones. Slight more prominent cheekbones and a subtle nose job.

[Yar]

Yes, absolutely.

[krissy]

I would consider cosmic surgery

[chionos]

Mmmmm, that pun was delicious.


To answer the question, no. I wouldn't know where to start for one thing. For another, I've seen what cosmetic surgery does to people, and it's not pretty. For another nother, I don't have the underlying structure to make anything worthwhile. You give a sculptor a block of marble, he can make David out of it. You give a sculptor a pile of dog poo, whatever you end up with, it's still dog poo.

[Chibi Youkai]

Someday, I'd like to have Lasik or PRK done. Very tired of being blind, and can't stand contact lenses.

[Shiny]

Lasik doesn't last forever. After a few years you'll need glasses/contacts again.

[Chibi Youkai]

Yeah, but it can be touched up. And a few years of no glasses would still be worth it, I think.

[Colonel Angus]

[Vasher]

LASIK does last "forever" (it is intended as a permanent solution), but the stability of your prescription, the experience of your doctor, and the type of procedure determine the necessity for "touch ups".

PRK is an old procedure (is that even an option today?). The cornea is "filed down". Doesn't sound appealing. My optometrist had PRK done on one eye many years ago (a test), admitted that he regrets it.

If you can make the trip/are local, I would recommend going to Alan Berg. He even offers 0% financing. It is life changing (to say the very least).

[Shiny]

It does not last forever. We can't control the fact that our eyes will all inevitably change and get worse as we age.

[Leesin]

I have never had cosmetic surgery and I do not think about this. I am satisfied with my body and I love myself

[Rowan]

I get tattooed a lot, does that count?