NOMTW said:”Making the most of what hashem gave us does not fall under the umbrella of PLASTIC SURGERY. That is called “Hashem I don’t like what you gave me and therefore I’m going to change it”.
I respectfully disagree. Sometimes plastic surgery is the ONLY avenue to correct a physical stumbling block. By your own logic, NO parent should ever get orthodonture for their kids (what – you don’t LIKE crooked teeth???), no one should ever see a dermatologist, no one should go to the doctor (because Hashem gave us the source of infection, so why be immunized against anything?), and on and on.
Hashem gave us people who possess the chochmah and artistic talent to be able to correct these problems, because part of our life is to work on ourselves, as we are not created to be perfect from the outset. Sometimes working on ourselves is not strictly a spiritual journey. Correcting physical problems(deviated septum, cleft palate, clubfoot?)is under the purview of making our hishtadlus to look and be healthier.
Why is it that when the effort is needed to enhance PHYSICAL appearance, people look askance at the notion, as if that is an aveira of some type? I personally do not advocate for plastic surgery of any kind – I think there are risks in any elective surgery. But to enhance a girl’s self-esteem and make her more appealing to the eye, should not even be a question. I am not saying it is a GOOD thing that this has become necessary at times. I am saying that we need to be realistic and understand that the competition for shidduchim is fierce, and a girl (or guy) needs to use the resources available to (like trying to sell a house) have better “curb appeal.” (Don’t shoot the messenger, folks).