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“Plastic surgery” ESL Discussion Questions

I. General Questions about Plastic Surgery

1. Is it possible to have a natural-looking result from plastic surgery?
2. What are the disadvantages of having a bad appearance?
3. Do you think people should get plastic surgery if they want to look better than they already do?
4. What are the benefits of having a good appearance?
5. Do you think that people who are pretty or handsome are always happy, intelligent and successful in life?

II. Experience with Plastic Surgery

6. What kind of training do doctors who perform plastic surgery get?
7. Have you ever had any type of cosmetic surgery? If so, what kind?
8. Is there anything that can be done to improve your appearance naturally?
9. Can plastic surgery make you look younger than your age?
10. Do you know someone who has gotten a nose job?

III. Costs and Accessibility

11. What age group gets the most plastic surgery?
12. Do you think plastic surgery should be free for everyone?
13. How much does it cost to get a nose job?
14. Do you think it’s a good idea to have plastic surgery?
15. Does having good looks help people get jobs, promotions and make friends easily?

IV. Effects on Children and Society

16. Are there any disadvantages for children who grow up with parents who have undergone cosmetic surgeries such as liposuction or rhinoplasty?
17. Does plastic surgery hurt?
18. Are there any side effects associated with plastic surgery?
19. Was plastic surgery invented to help people?
20. Do you think plastic surgery is a good idea for everyone?

V. Procedures and Recovery

21. How long does plastic surgery take?
22. Can you get plastic surgery if you don’t have enough money to pay for it?
23. Have you ever seen someone who had too much plastic surgery? If so, what did it look like?
24. Is plastic surgery expensive?
25. Why do you think people choose plastic surgery?

VI. Personal Considerations

26. Are you considering plastic surgery?
27. Can you get plastic surgery after a car accident?
28. Does beauty equal money in your country? If so, why do you think this is so? If not, how come?
29. What is the most popular type of plastic surgery?
30. Do you feel that being beautiful is important for women and men when looking for a spouse/partner in life?

VII. Psychological Aspects

31. Do you think having plastic surgery can help people feel better about themselves?
32. Are there any risks associated with getting plastic surgery?
33. How do you feel about plastic surgery?
34. What do you need to do before getting plastic surgery?
35. How do you know if you’re ready for plastic surgery?

VIII. Excessive Procedures

36. Is it possible to have too much plastic surgery?
37. What are some of the most popular cosmetic procedures in your country?
38. How do people in your country feel about plastic surgery and other types of cosmetic procedures like Botox or teeth whitening?
39. Do you think that parents should allow their children to undergo cosmetic surgery?
40. Do you think plastic surgery is a good option to improve your self-esteem?

IX. Reasons for Plastic Surgery

41. What are the reasons for plastic surgery?
42. What are some of the most common types of cosmetic procedures that people undergo?
43. Does plastic surgery help people with mental illnesses?
44. How long does it take to recover from plastic surgery?
45. What do you think about the trend of plastic surgery in society today?

X. Future of Plastic Surgery

46. How do you think plastic surgery will change in the next 10 years?
47. What advancements in technology do you think will affect plastic surgery?
48. Do you think there will be more or less plastic surgery in the future?
49. How can society better support people who choose to have plastic surgery?
50. What ethical considerations should be taken into account regarding plastic surgery?

XI. Personal Stories and Opinions

51. Have you ever changed your opinion about plastic surgery? Why?
52. What would you say to someone considering plastic surgery?
53. Do you think plastic surgery can change someone’s life?
54. How do you feel about celebrities who have plastic surgery?
55. What is the most surprising thing you have learned about plastic surgery?

XII. Cultural Perspectives

56. How does your culture view plastic surgery?
57. Are there any cultural taboos related to plastic surgery in your country?
58. How do social media platforms influence people’s decisions about plastic surgery?
59. What role do beauty standards play in the popularity of plastic surgery?
60. How can we promote a healthy body image in relation to plastic surgery?
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