You asked a very tough question because there is no right answer. I would imagine most of us have seen the TV shows where people go in for hundreds of plastic surgeries. I'm sure they don't start out that way. They think just one plastic surgery will solve their problems. But that leads to the next surgery, to the next surgery, to the next surgery.

This really is true, I had a surgery on my nose and as much as it made me happy for the first few years after I am now full of regret because even though I got one thing changed now I feel like something else about it is messed up. I didn't do a lot of research on the doctor I went to, I didn't think it would be necessary. I don't even know that it matters what doctor you go to, the nose will heal the way it will heal and it will never be exactly what you want. Its cruel that our society judges people based off their looks. I don't mean to bring you down about it, I just mean that surgery is not always the answer. I think it takes knowing the right people to get the results you want but I don't know the right people.

It's difficult to say, Kat. I think you have to research about the best plastic surgeon in your provinces.
I have undergone breast augmentation a year ago from Mississauga ( http://www.mcleanclinic.com/surgical-procedures/breast/breast-augmentation-surgery/ ) as I have been teased for having flat chest. I know how it feels when everyone makes fun of our appearance. I took nearly 6 months to decide on the surgeon. I have consulted 3 surgeons in Mississauga and got the review from their previous patients and then finalized on Dr. McLean. I think it would be better if you have more options. Also, you can get some information from realself. Good luck with your decision!!

I knew of a young girl who others made fun of in HS and she had a nose job, no one recognized her. She was very pretty afterward. I think you have to be happy with you first, then do it for you to make you happy. Look and talk to many surgeons and feel comfortable and get reviews from the net as well as asking people coming out of their offices. Then you can make your decision.

For me changing the way I looked only showed me I'm still the same person no matter what I look like. I think my surgery actually made me look much worse, but I don't connect the way I look to who I am as closely anymore. When people look at me, they aren't seeing me, they're seeing what some messed up plastic surgeon wants them to see so it doesn't matter. I'm wearing some other face, but in a way we're all just wearing a face. If you're forced to see this then it doesn't matter how you look. Unfortunately most of the world doesn't understand any of this so you'll always come off weird. Yeah it might seem like I have unlimited confidence, but the truth is I just stopped caring about the way I look. I think in a way that's also really sad. I think it makes me less human, but no one is going to make plastic surgeons accountable for bad jobs. They are above the law in California. I would never do it again. The best path to confidence is taking your natural look and building respect for that because then you stay connected to your identity and I think there is great pleasure and satisfaction in that. I think I started to get some of that briefly before my surgery when I was 27.

Yes, plastic or cosmetic surgery will help to boost self-esteem and confidence, but for that you need to research and choose the best plastic surgeon that consults you and design procedures based as per your needs.

yes, if done correctly plastic surgery will help one's self-esteem and confidence.

it's an improvement, not a magic bullet.

agree with maria876 that the website realself has a lot of valuable information and reviews to consider.

I've had rhinoplasty (nose job) and it was an improvement, but not my ideal. my surgeon was "conservative" and while it looks completely natural, it's still too big in my opinion. also my breathing became slightly worse with smaller nostrils.

even if my nose was my aesthetic ideal..... it's just one thing. beauty is about the whole picture. I'm happy I've had work done, but feel it was 20% improvement not 100%.

also you really need to take your time doing research or traveling to specific doctors to not get botched. plastic surgery definitely can be done incorrectly.

a fancy address in beverly hills or nyc doesn't guarantee good results either.

scheduling a consultation with different surgeons costs $$$. mine cost $300 for each consultation (deciding between 3 different surgeons) and this was last decade. each doctor had different revisions in mind, so I think the consultation fees were worthwhile. it can be a long process, but it's better to be careful about it.

It is a very controversial question. I think the natural beauty is the thing we are not allowed to change...

I will continue my thought. Maybe, I was too strict in my previous statement... I think changing one's appearance and making any plastic surgeries is the thing which is extra when talking about a human. Of course, there are many reliable centres such as https://www.seattleplasticsurgery.com/abdominoplasty-surgery-seattle-tacoma/ and many more where you can have a really great level of different services. But before making it, you must think twice... Unfortunately, consequences might be really frustrating, there are many known awful examples.

No it messed me up!! My self esteem dropped.

I end up with chronic pain and look worst.

Dr deviated and end up cutting more skin etc. looking back I didn’t need a mini lift. Dr just wanted money.

People forget about pain!