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COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGERY
There are various viewpoint on cosmetic surgery.
Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr Jon Mendelsohn (Mendelsohn, J. 2015)
The cosmetic surgery enhancing appearance, improving self-esteem
and creating better relationships.
i.
The ability to enhance ones appearance.
ii.
boost ones self-esteem.
iii.
improves ones social relationship.
To persuade the audience to see the benefits of cosmetic surgery
Optimistic
General publics
i. Article has no factual support.
ii. Writer is quite fair when he/she acknowledges that cosmetic

surgery may not be the only reason that helps one to improve
his/her self-esteem.
iii. Language used is simple and easily to understand.
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Disadvantage of plastic surgeries

Casey Holley (Cassie ,2013)
Medical risks, unsightly appearance, costs and addiction are four of the
negative effects of plastic surgery.
i. One must consider the medical risks brought about by plastic
surgery.
ii. One must study the unpleasant appearance as a result of
plastic surgery.
iii.
One must think about the high costs involved in plastic
surgery.
To persuades the audience to consider thoroughly before decided to
undergo a plastic surgeries procedure
Serious
General publics
i. Writer equates plastic surgery with cosmetic surgery although
some may say the two are different.
ii. Writer has included factual data to support his argument.
What are the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery?
Bridget Coila (Coila, 2013)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cosmetic surgery?
i. Cosmetic surgery is important to ones confidence level and selfimage.
ii. Cosmetic surgery helps to solve ones health issues.
iii. Cosmetic surgery may results in unexpecting outcomes.
To inform the audience about the advantages and disadvantages of
cosmetic surgery
Critical
General publics
i. Writer believes that there is no difference between cosmetic and
plastic surgery.
ii. Writer dont include any factual support.
iii. Writer seem to believe there are more con than pros to cosmetic
surgery.

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Cosmetic Surgery : The Pros and Cons

Thanet Gazette (Gazette, 2014)
Before anyone opt for cosmetic surgery, it is important to weigh the
pros and cons.
i. can make one more beautiful and attractive.
ii.
increase a persons self-esteem and confidence.
iii. may be expensive to maintain the new look.
To inform individuals of the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery.
Neutral, matter-of-fact
General public
i. Writer believes that a person needs to weigh the pros and cons
of cosmetic surgery before making a decision.
ii.
The writer gives a balance opinion of the pros and cons.
iii. The writer leaves the final decision to the reader.
Considering the more commonly negative effects of cosmetic surgery,
they then should only be used to treat health related issues and not for
appearance enhancing purposes.

Reference
1 Mendelsohn,J.(2015). Advantages of Cosmetic Surgery. Occupy
Theory. Retrieved from http://occupytheory.org/list-of-pros-and-cons-ofcosmetic-surgery/ on 20 January, 2016.
2 Holley,Cassey (2013). Disadvantages of Plastic Surgery.
Livestrong.com. Retrieved from
http://www.livestrong.com/article/23750-disadvantages-plastic-surgery/
on 16 Dec 2015.
3 Coila,B. (2013). What are the Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Surgery?
Livestring.com. Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/71935pros-cons-cosmetic-surgery/ on 8 November 2015.
4 Gazette,T.(2014). Cosmetic Surgery: The Pros and Cons. Isle of
Thanet Gazette. Retrieved from
http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/COSMETIC-SURGERY-PROSCONS/story-25755863-detail/story.html on 17 August 2015.

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