Does anyone have information or experience in cosmetic surgery? I am considering this in a few years from now.

I am considering a few surgeries right now such as lip injection, facial implants, dermabrasion, nose job, eyebrow lift.

Remind me...how old are you?

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Originally posted by tuffbusiness:
Remind me...how old are you?

Like I said I am thinking about this in a few years after I save some money up, people been occasionally posting my age all over; 16.

Do you have any information? I am just considering the options out there for the cosmetic surgery field. There's a certain appearance I want for my image.

I think you have an unhealthy obsession with changing yourself. You've posted threads on veneers, cosmetic surgery, and how you don't want to age. You're really young, so hopefully you will realize the fallacy of your thinking in time. You recently posted a picture of yourself in which you look quite pretty. I hope you realize how lucky you are for what you have and learn to accept yourself. It's true that many celebrities have had minor plastic surgery, but that doesn't mean that you should. Is it really beauty if it's bought? There is more to beauty than physical perfection, as well. Much more.

I'm not going to say that I've never wondered about changing myself. Of course, everyone has. No one is entirely happy with themselves, no matter how perfect other people think they are. But would I ever hire someone to slice into me and alter my appearance in this violent way? No. It's not healthy for you to be focusing SO much on your "image" when you are so young and have so much time to develop that.

Putting your energy into something other than you appearance right now may help you work through your insecurities. I really wish you the best of luck.

And by the way, here's an example of a woman who underwent all the procedures you're thinking of, and ruined her original natural beauty:

http://celebgalz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/487.jpg

Honey I felt the same way as you at 16.I hated my nose my dark skin my hair weight everything! I don't know whY race u are but growing up a dark ethnic girl does not have it's perks.especially in the media.then I made a decision to just improve my natural individual beauty.I understand I understand ur vision but you will not truely be at price withur looks if u change everything about yourself.I don't consider any famous actress drop dead gorgeous.most of them are "pretty" and have charisma and are in shape.makeup can make anyone gorgeous. Gocous on how to make your personality more attractive and charismatic and that will take you slot further than beauty which is adime a dozen in this biz and is ever changing.be the best and healthiest you can be and then later change one thing at most. find ur individual beauty inside and out and master the art of seduction

why ? Why do people wanna do that? The way you look is what makes you- YOU ! I take it that your not happy with your present self why your possibly considering this right? No need for it love !!!

You remind me of sooooo many high schoolers I've known over the years. Never satisfied with who they are. Well, the Hollywood glam is all smoke and mirrors. I don't mean to sound harsh, just realistic. The glamorous Hollywood you seem to see and hope to be, is all makeup and great lighting. In reality, even the Hollywood A-list actors are not perfect and are regular people who have skin problems, irregular shaped faces, interesting shapes and sizes of noses, etc. Even those who have had surgery, still look unfinished without their makeup. Try googling "actors without makeup" and you'll find several sites of actors with and without their makeup. Here's one to start with.
http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/61CCEF8E-0CB5-41F6-84B9-6C00C169359B

I also used to work for 3 plastic surgeons and saw all kinds of situations. Thankfully, they refused to work on young girls, and guys too, who really didn't "need" surgery, but were trying to change part of them that didn't "need" changing or improving. It's also EXTREMELY expensive, so unless you have thousands and thousands of dollars to spend, it's not very realistic. Also, cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance, unless it's to correct damage from an accident or major deformity.

Just get through school and focus on being the best YOU that you can be. Take care of yourself and your body by making smart choices and as you mature, I think you'll start to discover you are a pretty special person, just the way you are. And if you want to continue to pursue the acting, focus on the craft of acting, not the fame it may never bring. Actors who are taken seriously, are actors who just want to work on their craft and continue to grow as an actor. If it leads to stardom, that's awesome, but don't think that you have to have a "perfect" look to get there. If you are an amazing actor, regardless of your looks, anything is possible. Go to a theater production and watch the actors come out of the stage door at the end. They're all just normal looking people doing a job that they love. Trust me, nobody is that perfect.

dont do it... dont fall into that fake hollywood ideology that you have to look or be a certain way...you can usually tell when people have had a lot of cosmetic surgery and its not attractive at all! You really want to pay all that money just to hide the real you!? Personally I dont even like when women cake on to much make up. I like a women so confident in her apperance that she dosent have to smear layors of what ever it is you ladies smear on your faces! Ive seen the pics you posted it would be a diservice and it wont help you remain relavant in the Industry. Looking a certain way might get you a job but long gevity is based on your ability and professionalism mostly!

http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/

I really hope that you aren't really planning on getting any of those procedures done and that this is just an attempt to fish for compliments. I'll appease you.

Mystique, you really are pretty. Like seriously, you are a pretty girl. you dont need plastic surgery. really. I mean it.

Eyebrow lift at 16?? Really??

Your face isn't even finished growing yet.

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Originally posted by Melissa B:
Eyebrow lift at 16?? Really??

Your face isn't even finished growing yet.

I'm 17 now, 16 when this was posted way back in January 09.

I'm 21, and even MY face isn't done changing yet.



Besides, this isn't modeling we're talking about. Its really, honestly, better NOT to perfect your face. Having characteristics that you can utilize is perfect.

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I am also thinking about doing some surgery on my nose. I've done some modeling, and the only thing that stops me from getting all angles in perfect, is my nose, since it's too wide and not straight. I am not for all those implants and stuff, but some corrections could make you feel better, you wont have all those complexes and will feel more confident.