Ethics and Morality: Cosmetic Enhancement

"The growing use of invasive cosmetic procedures in the UK, and the absence of a coherent regulatory framework governing
their use, received high levels of public attention in 2013 with the publication of the ‘Keogh report’. This report (itself the latest in a series of critical reviews of the cosmetic procedures industry over the previous decade) made wide-ranging recommendations to improve the safety of those using both surgical and non-surgical invasive cosmetic procedures ... "

" ... Lunceford discusses cosmetic surgery from the perspective of "posthumanism", which suggests that body defects can be overcome by technology, in an "increasingly visual society" where beauty "may seem only skin deep" ... "

"Rapid growth and expansion of plastic surgery in general and aesthetic surgery in particular in the past decade has brought in its wake some confusions particularly raising questions for the surgeons conduct towards his colleagues and the patients in the light of ethical requirements ... "

" ... New developments and marketing have made an increasing range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures - including botox, dermal fillers, implants, and skin lightening, as well as newer techniques such as 'fat freezing' and 'vampire' treatments - big business and widely accessible ... "

"The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) is the national social justice and human rights agency of the Catholic Church in Australia ... "

"The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2019 – 2020, Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world, affirms the positive possibilities for encounter and solidarity offered by new digital media, while warning of those elements of our digital world that may be harmful ... "

"The Church's social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents ... "

"Catholic Social Teaching is based on the belief that God has a plan for creation, a plan to build his kingdom of peace, love and justice. It holds that God has a special place in this story for each of us, whoever we are. Our part in this plan isn’t just limited to things ‘spiritual’, or things we might do on Sundays, but that it involves every aspect of our lives, from the things we pray about, to how we live as a responsible global citizens ... "

" ... In an age when care for one’s body has become an obsession and a big business, anything imperfect has to be hidden away, since it threatens the happiness and serenity of the privileged few and endangers the dominant model ... "

"The market for cosmetic surgery tourism is growing with an increase in people travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery. While the reasons for seeking cosmetic surgery abroad may vary the most common reason is financial, but does cheaper surgery abroad carry greater risks? We explore the risks of poorly regulated cosmetic surgery to society generally before discussing how harm might be magnified in the context of cosmetic tourism, where the demand for cheaper surgery drives the market and makes surgery accessible for increasing numbers of people ... "

"The Palaszczuk Government has acted to provide greater protection for people undergoing surgical procedures for cosmetic purposes. Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick said changes to the Private Health Facilities Regulation stipulating the stronger protections had been approved ... "

"Cosmetic procedures come in many shapes and forms, from beauty treatments and facials to more extensive plastic surgery. The reasons people consider cosmetic procedures vary widely, too."