Dear Editor,

Cosmetic surgery has become so popular in the world. Different factors have contributed to the phenomenon. Firstly, technology has progressed so fast, which makes it easily to receive cosmetic surgery. Secondly, girls have the instinct to pursue beauty. We should consider both the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of medical treatment.

As we all know, the biggest advantage of cosmetic surgery is that it can make people more beautiful. It is awesome to turn an ordinary face into a very lovely one. After having cosmetic surgery, people may become more confident, which gives them energy at work, enabling them to be successful in their career. From this angle, it is good for people to go under the knife.

However, every coin has two sides. The biggest threat of cosmetic surgery is its risks. Everyone can only live once. Nothing in the world can be more important than the precious chance of being alive. People may get hurt during the operation. In some cases, deaths may even result. Furthermore, many girls are paying too much attention to their looks instead of their inner beauty, which matters much more than appearance that changes over time.

I don’t think it is good for us to try cosmetic surgery,  because one’s inner self is much more important than the appearance. Only will one’s inner beauty last forever.

Yours sincerely,
Zhan Yichun
HHCKLA BUDDHIST CHING KOK SECONDARY SCHOOL