Monday, September 28, 2009

Reconstructive Surgery

by Bushkids

We have all heard of cosmetic surgery – ranging from breast augmentation to liposuction. However, not many people have heard of cleft palate repair surgeries. A number of children are born with cleft palates defect that at the worst of times makes it difficult for them to feed. Surgery is thus undertaken to repair the palate. Can this be considered cosmetic surgery? Where do we draw the line? Is plastic – as opposed to reconstructive – surgery morally acceptable? Should we be modifying our bodies in pursuit of (unattainable) perfection?

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