Natural beauty? What's that?

I'm sure anyone who follows celebrities has seen this latest cover of People Magazine: 

And I'm sure (assuming you're normal) you had the same reaction as me, which was pretty much pure repulsion. I mean, 10 procedures at once? When she already looked fine to begin with? I think Heidi Montag-Pratt needs to see a psychiatrist ASAP. 

Now, I'm not one of those people who is anti-plastic surgery. That would make me a complete hypocrite being that I've actually had plastic surgery. (A breast augmentation, in case anyone was wondering.) I think that as long as a person is choosing a procedure for the right reasons, and they've done their research and thought long and hard about it, they should do what makes them happy. I've known people that have suffered from debilitating self-esteem issues because of their insecurity about a certain body part(s). If there is something that bothers you that much, then by all means, have it altered to your liking. But I think Heidi is sending the wrong message to girls that you can make yourself physically perfect as long as you pay up. 

What Mrs. Pratt fails to realize is that there is beauty in imperfections. No one can ever be perfect, and that's okay. In fact, that's wonderful. It makes us human. If Heidi was that unhappy with her previous appearance, I can guarantee you she will find just as many flaws in her new self. 

Plastic surgery is definitely not the key to happiness. I was never insecure about my breasts before. They were small, but perky, and they fit my body perfectly. Billy was against it all the way, telling me I was perfect the way I was. After going through with it, I'm definitely happy with my decision, but I do feel like I went a little too big and I have to be very conscious about what I wear and how I look, especially since I work with kids. When I eventually get my breasts re-done (after I'm done having babies and nursing) I plan to get much smaller implants put in, to look similar to the way I did before. Kinda ironic, huh?

None of us are immune to looking in the mirror and being disappointed with what we see. I'd love to have Jennifer Aniston's body. I'd love to have a perfect tiny nose, and nice cheekbones, and green eyes. But if given the choice, would I actually change myself to look like that? I'd have to say no. It just wouldn't be me anymore, and as much as I think I could be improved, I kinda like me. 

So yes, I do think plastic surgery is acceptable as long as it's done in the right way. I know many people disagree with that and think that we "shouldn't change what God gave us". To that I say, Do you wear makeup? Do you dye your hair? Do you remove unwanted hair? Isn't that, in a way, changing what God gave you? I know plastic surgery is more extreme, but if it makes someone happier and more confident, then I see no problem in it. 

The only thing that is unfortunate is when it makes a person virtually unrecognizable. Or, of course, when it's a botched job. What a nightmare that would be. But there's definitely good plastic surgery. 

Take Jennifer Aniston, for example:

She's actually had multiple nose jobs, but each one has been subtle, leaving her looking like her natural self, just a little improved. Oh, but the second nose job was not for cosmetic reasons, it was purely to repair a deviated septum. They always say that. But hey she looks fabulous, so good for her. 


Blake Lively

Ashlee Simpson

Now if I was to ever get a nose job (which I'm not, but hypothetically), I'd totally go to Ashlee's surgeon. He gave her a natural looking nose that fits her face perfectly. 

Halle Berry 

Angelina Jolie

I'd consider all of the above mentioned procedures to have been successful. Then there are those celebrities who make themselves virtually unrecognizable after their procedures. 

Megan Fox

I'll be honest, I don't know what she's done to her face. She's definitely gotten lip injections, but besides that I really can't tell. All I know is, she no longer looks naturally beautiful. She looks like a fake doll or something. I definitely think she looked better before she became a Hollywood bombshell.

Nicole Kidman

Here's a woman who I truly believe was naturally gorgeous. So why did she have to go and mess with her face? What's with the lips, Nicole? You look ridiculous now. 

Meg Ryan 

 




Here you have another actress who couldn't come to terms with aging. When Harry Met Sally is one of my favorite movies of all time. When I watch it, I am entirely smitten with Meg Ryan and her adorable self. Now her face looks completely frozen. What a shame. 

And now we come to the truly horrifying results of bad plastic surgery. Can you believe that these women actually chose to do this to themselves? Just take a look: 

Nikki Cox

You may remember her from the television shows "Unhappily Ever After" and "Las Vegas". She was gorgeous before! Now she looks like her face has been steamrolled. 

Vivica Fox

BAD boob job. 

Madonna

I don't think commentary is needed for this one. 

And last but not least, Tara Reid:

Pre-plastic surgery

Post-plastic surgery

Botched boob job

Botched Liposuction

Her efforts to repair the damage obviously didn't help much. I think the girl is a lost cause.

So how do you guys feel about plastic surgery? Have you had any? Would you have any?  And how far is too far? 

As usual, all opinions are welcome! (But please remain respectful)