Teens
today are fond of make-up and dressing in a sexy way to attract others – another trend as the Kingdom opens its gates
to new cultures, East and West.
Many young Cambodians feel inadequate with
their natural looks knowing that there are alternatives, and look towards
expensive products and plastic surgery to enhance their appearance and chase
what they believe is “beautiful”.
According to an article published in the Post
Khmer on January 20, Cambodian superstars and idols are flocking to Thailand
for breast implants.
This handful of celebrities is choosing
surgery for bigger breasts, which they believe will lead to more fame.
Kol Davy, a famous actress, confessed that
she, too, travelled to Thailand for a breast augmentation.
And now, these female stars are concerned for
their health – new studies reveal that breast implants can lead to cancer and
other diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.
It’s not only the girls flocking towards the
plastic surgeon’s office, either.
Hor Seang Hai, an 18-year-old boy from Banteay
Meanchey province, spent US$3,000 on a breast augmentation.
“I got the operation because I think it will
attract people to admire my beauty. I want to be as beautiful as women are, and
I want to please [others] as ordinary women do,” he said.
Although it’s been a year since his surgery,
Hor Seang Hai cannot see any visible changes to his body.
On top of that, he’s been feeling sick and in
bad health.
“At first, I was concerned about my health,”
he said.
“I don’t know what diseases I will face in the
future.”
Of course, some young Cambodians feel strongly
against these kinds of beauty procedures.
Tea Malinet, an 18-year-old high-school
student in Phnom Penh, says health comes first.
“No matter how much money I have, I would
never do this [surgery] because I’m concerned about my health,” she said.
“Beauty is important, but health is more
important.”
Bon Darakhontea, a 21-year-old student at
University Health Science, said that the impact breast implants will have on
people’s health in the future is not worth the beauty.
He added that side effects of implants range
from simple ailments, such as headaches and swelling, to grave illnesses, such
as terminal cancer.
But many doctors disagree.
“As long as plastic surgery is done properly
and professionally, it is not bad for people,” said Dr Chan Seiha, a medical
director at Pearl Medical Centre.
He added that every type of plastic surgery
has its own side effects and that those effects depend on the surgeon.
He advised that those interested in plastic
surgery have a thorough consultation with a professional and skilled plastic
surgeon.
Dr Chan Seiha emphasised that everyone needs
to take three things into account: the professionalism of the surgeon, the
quality of the hospital and the material of the implant.
In the battle of beauty of health, making an
informed decision is key.
Heng Guechly and Kong Meta
The Phnom Penh Post
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