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Is sex reassignment surgery (SRS) basically cosmetic surgery?

Is sex reassignment surgery (SRS) basically cosmetic surgery?


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I think we tend to view cosmetic surgery the same as plastic surgery but my understanding is that plastic surgery is to change something so it looks more "perfect", while cosmetic surgery seeks to correct or improve the appearance of a physical defect. I think, if anyone takes offense to my question it's probably because they think I'm devaluing SRS as being the same as a nose job or chin implants (which frankly, I have no problem with either). I'm not. I see great value in surgicallly improving the appearance of something that someone has had difficulty living with. Think of a burn victim getting cosmetic surgery to appear more "normal". I doubt anyone would think it frivolous or vain or begrudge them something that could make them more acceptable especially to themselves. That's basically how I view SRS. There's nothing medically wrong with the human body that's born male or female. There is no life saving procedure that needs to be done to correct for being biologically male or female. SRS is all about appearance, like a prosthetic eye or nose, but that's not to say that renders it unimportant. I accept that it can be very important to the person seeking it.

So, what do you think? Have I convinced you?

Poll on the way.
 
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No way ... altering someone's sex to achieve the resolution of bodily dysmorphia or surgical correction of injuries is nothing like laser hair removal.

If you have to add the word "basically" as a qualifier, you already recognize that there's difference in the goal of the procedures.
 
I think so. I don't think taxpayers should be forced to pay for it, but if private companies pay for it I don't care.
 
No way ... altering someone's sex to achieve the resolution of bodily dysmorphia or surgical correction of injuries is nothing like laser hair removal.

If you have to add the word "basically" as a qualifier, you already recognize that there's difference in the goal of the procedures.

Laser hair removal is often a part of treatment for trans individuals. Specifically, male to female trans individuals. Bad analogy, but good point.
 
No way ... altering someone's sex to achieve the resolution of bodily dysmorphia or surgical correction of injuries is nothing like laser hair removal.

If you have to add the word "basically" as a qualifier, you already recognize that there's difference in the goal of the procedures.

No, actually I see the goals as exactly the same, just not necessarily the process. Maybe I should have phrased the question that way. "Are the the goals of SRS and cosmetic surgery the same?" Next time. Basically I included "basically" to avoid arguments like, "you have to live for a year as the opposite gender but don't have to do that for cosmetic surgery, so that proves they have nothing in common". No doubt SRS, like every type of surgery, will entail things specific to that procedure but overall the aim is basically the same.

So that's basically it in a basic nutshell.
 
Is laser hair removal a surgical procedure? Do you need to even be a doctor to do it? (I really don't know.)
 
Is laser hair removal a surgical procedure? Do you need to even be a doctor to do it? (I really don't know.)

There's this thing called Google.
 
No, actually I see the goals as exactly the same, just not necessarily the process. Maybe I should have phrased the question that way. "Are the the goals of SRS and cosmetic surgery the same?" Next time. Basically I included "basically" to avoid arguments like, "you have to live for a year as the opposite gender but don't have to do that for cosmetic surgery, so that proves they have nothing in common". No doubt SRS, like every type of surgery, will entail things specific to that procedure but overall the aim is basically the same.

So that's basically it in a basic nutshell.

So far only 99percenter agrees with you. If that's how it turns out, with dozens of votes on the other side, will you reconsider?
 
Of course it is. Who would be goofy enough to suggest otherwise?
 
Is sex reassignment surgery (SRS) "basically" cosmetic surgery?

is this a serious question?

of course not, holy ****! LMAO

for one to even think that in any capacity would take a MONUMENTAL amount of denial, dishonesty and or ignorance of the topic which one of more of the OP clearly is based on. The statment "its ALL about appearance" proves that fact.
 
There's this thing called Google.

Ok, Smartypants, according to Web MD a doctor or "technician" can do it and Amazon sells a do it yourself home version. Seems to be as much of a surgical procedure as waxing, so it is a puzzling thing to use as an example of a surgical procedure.
 
I voted no because it seems to be more about function than just appearance.
 
No, it isn't. Anyone who thinks it is has not done the basic level of research needed to learn otherwise.
 
So that's basically it in a basic nutshell.

99percenter and now Corvax. Intellectual powerhouses are on your side. Things might be turning your way, X.
 
So far only 99percenter agrees with you.

I'm not going to lie, I do find that concerning

If that's how it turns out, with dozens of votes on the other side, will you reconsider?

Not based on that alone, no. I think this will be a partisan thing, though that's not what really what I wanted, at all. I think it's a fair question worth considering. I will also consider legit discussion, but not hysterical "how dare you ask such a thing" freak outs. Those I'll just likely poke at. I won't be surprised if it turns out I've kicked some PC hornets nest, but I tried carefully explaining my question and if all I get in response is insults, I'll assume that's really the only thing folks that disagree with me have. Sorry you asked? :lol: Believe it or not, this little diatribe is not really aimed at you at all, but I'm already shaking my head at some of the early responses.
 
I voted no because it seems to be more about function than just appearance.

What's more functional as a result of SRS that wasn't functional before it?
 
I'm not going to lie, I do find that concerning

Haha. Sometimes you're fun.

I won't be surprised if it turns out I've kicked some PC hornets nest,

It's science, not PC.

I eagerly await additional votes.
 
I think that how people are answering the question shows a flawed understanding of the question. People are answering it as if the question was "Is sex reassignment surgery (SRS) just cosmetic surgery?" SRS is cosmetic surgery, it does accomplish more than just changing a person's appearance, but at the end of the day, it is cosmetic surgery.
 
I view it on the same level as prostetic surgery, like giving an amputee a fake limb. Does that qualify as cosmetic, I dont know?

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I view it on the same level as prostetic surgery, like giving an amputee a fake limb. Does that qualify as cosmetic, I dont know?

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Cosmetic surgery is an optional procedure that is performed on normal parts of the body with the only purpose of improving a person’s appearance and/or removing signs of aging.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_surgery#Cosmetic_surgery_procedures


I think that how people are answering the question shows a flawed understanding of the question. People are answering it as if the question was "Is sex reassignment surgery (SRS) just cosmetic surgery?" SRS is cosmetic surgery, it does accomplish more than just changing a person's appearance, but at the end of the day, it is cosmetic surgery.

The transgender person's body is not normal according to their mind. Nor is the only purpose to improve appearance. See definition above.
 
No, it isn't. Anyone who thinks it is has not done the basic level of research needed to learn otherwise.

and thats an understatement.

Its perplexing how uneducated some people are on this topic. Not talking about the OP but in general . . . . I mean its a minority of people but Im still shocked how many exist. How many think Transgender, sexual orientation, pedophilia and sexual acts are all the same. How many that dont know cross dressing and transgender arent the same. That there are levels and not all transgenders will transition etc etc And yes that the transition is basically just like cosmetic surgery/all about appearance. Now dont get me wrong NOBODY "has" to be educated about this subject but if your gonna talk about it, just like you said, do BASIC research.
 
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