WHAT IS PLASTIC SURGERY?

Alyssa Riegel

Block B

December 7, 2011

INTRODUCTION

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efinition: Plastic surgery is a special type of surgery that deals with the

reconstruction of the face and/or body and can be used to improve a

person’s ability to function, as well as their appearance and self-image

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uote: “Plastic surgery is a special type of surgery that can involve both a

person’s appearance and ability to function.”

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tatistic: “Plastic surgeons strive to improve patient’s appearance and self-

image through both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.”

WHY DO WOMEN USE PLASTIC SURGERY?

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lastic surgery is very popular in Hollywood

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ome women are addicted to plastic surgery

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ome women are not happy with the way they look

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omen want to alter or repair birth defects on face or body

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ome women believe that they will get married because they look better

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ome women are afraid of being judged how they are

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omen see plastic surgery on TV and assume that its easy

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omen want to fit in with friends or peers

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omen want to look more like celebrities

HOW DOES PLASTIC SURGERY AFFECT SOMEONE’S SELF-ESTEEM?

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lastic surgery makes some women feel better about

themselves

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ome celebrities could become insulted or criticized

because of plastic surgery

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omen feel more confident after the plastic surgery

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PLASTIC SURGERY?

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ome women look better after undergoing plastic

surgery

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ost women feel more confident about their new

appearence

DO DOCTORS APPROVE OF TEENS GETTING PLASTIC

SURGERY?I

t depends on how many procedures and what the doctor is doing in

the procedures

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f the teen is emotionally ready

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f the teen is old enough and mature enough to handle the situation

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f the teen had grown enough

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PLASTIC SURGERY?

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nding up with bad surgery

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f there is too many procedures within 24 hours you could

end up dying

OR NURSE

An or nurse takes care of a pacient while he/she is undergoing surgery

• $25-45 per-hour depending on experience. Call pay is also avalible. But city hospitals pay the most

• Always a need, possible increase need as baby boomers get older

• Supervision, education, and RN first assist are avalible for possible career pathways

• Advancement for carrer (above) but also requires further education

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER ACADEMIES

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went to River Hill High School

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picked University of Maryland, College Park for a college

choice

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picked this university because of its great undergraduate

nursing program

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

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ollege Park, MD

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uition for a Maryland resident (at least 2 years) including books,

room, etc. is about $22,433 per year

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pply to UMD before fall semester and complete Nursing

Program Application

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he school’s mascot is a terrapin

COMMUNITY SERVICE

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volunteered at an animal shelter and a senior-citizen home

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picked these community service projects because I love

helping animals and people. Also, I love talking to older

men/or women at the senior-citizen home because they are

much wiser and have lived longer, as well as the fact that it

is fun to hear their stories

Prior Job Experience & Awards

Worked at Rita’sWorked as a Certified Nursing

AssistantWorked a Maryland Twisters All-Star

CheerleadingAccomplishments/awardsHonor RollPerfect Attendance

CITATIONS

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