Posts tagged middle aged woman

This is a philosophical question. Many people claim that plastic/elective surgery is completely unnecessary, that people should just accept the way they look and do the best with what they have. On the other hand, studies have shown that beautiful people are more successful, that they enjoy benefits in everything from cheaper prices on new cars at the dealership to more frequent promotions and higher salaries.

Obviously, there is a practical benefit to being attractive. That said, is there a practical side to plastic surgery? If a man with a weak chin is more likely to get a raise if he "takes care" of the "problem", is that wrong? If a middle-aged woman is more likely to find a long-lasting relationship with a man if she gets breast implants, is she misguided, or should she accept a life of loneliness?

My question, if one lives in a shallow society where physical attractiveness determines one’s place on the hierarchy, is there a practical benefit to enduring plastic surgery, or is it still a narcissistic endeavor?
Hi: I saw a newscast where a woman went to a car dealership AND a local gym as a blonde and then again as a brunette. With a hidden camera in her purse, she illustrated that both the dealership and the gym gave her lower prices for the products she was buying. That was here in Utah, and had to do with hair color, but I’m sure the concept can be extended to attractiveness. BTW, the woman was a natural blonde, so she wasn’t trying to prove that brunettes have a harder time.
Self-confidence and healthy living are great, but if a society rewards attractiveness, is plastic surgery a way to benefit from that reward system? Studies have shown that it’s very difficult for a woman over the age of 35 to have a new long-term relationship with a man. Is it wrong for her to increase her chances through beauty-enhancing measures? There are always exceptions to the rule, but I’m asking about the rule itself.
Is something narcissistic if it results in practical benefits?