Did you know that in a 2013 study, 1,668,420 Americans underwent cosmetic surgery to alter their body to fit the body image they consider the norm in society. More and more Americans agree to undergo cosmetic procedures without understanding the possible deadly risks. With the introduction of medical advances and improved procedures, the risks appear to increase. As society has placed significant pressure on the physical attributes of adolescents and adults, cosmetic treatments are performed and considered at a record level, resulting in potentially harmful and fatal consequences. Due to the mental and psychological risks of cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery for cosmetic enhancements should be discontinued. Society has developed in a world where beauty is highly valued. Attractiveness symbolizes a protagonist while ugliness and unattractiveness indicate that one is an antagonist in society (Nordic Science). From a young age, we have been conditioned to value and reward beauty. People of every race, culture, age or country have all followed the common trend of going to extremes to achieve so-called “beauty”. Society is becoming more open and willing to the idea of ​​plastic surgery than ever before. Therefore, an increase in people denies the belief that cosmetic surgery will improve their life, body image and self-perception. The confidence that comes with a new nose, fake breasts, or liposuction is only temporary, both physically (many procedures are not permanent and need to be repeated) and emotionally. Often, patients' insecurities about their appearance are symptoms of underlying psychological problems, such as depression, and can be temporarily relieved by surgery. But the... center of the paper... that's fine. Social media, movies and modeling ads show teenagers that this is how they should look too. Therefore, this destroys teenagers' body image and self-confidence. Having an internal conflict like this at such a young age can cause more psychological problems in the future. Some say plastic surgery is a good thing because it can boost self-esteem. However, what people fail to understand is that once you alter a past of your body, it is psychologically proven that your self-esteem tends to decrease and you continue to become dissatisfied with your body. Cosmetic enhancements are seen as a necessity to meet social expectations. . Due to the mental and psychological risks of cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery for cosmetic enhancements should be discontinued. Overall, cosmetic products bring a negative outcome to society and ours