Why do people get jealous when others have plastic surgery?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are really only two answers to this question:

1. It is not jealousy, it is judgment. Some people think that spending money on plastic surgery is a dumb decision- shallow and vain, and risky given so many bad results.
2. It is envy. Some people would probably get plastic surgery but they don't think they have the money for it.

It is really not complicated.

But that does not make sense. I have a lot of money. The cost is inconsequential.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t judge or care, and I don’t comment.

But I also don’t bring flowers, gush over the results, or treat the person who elected to go under the knife the same as someone who had to get surgery. No, I’m not going to text to wish you luck, check in on you, or listen to your litany of complaints about soreness/bruising/having to wear a brace or some type of supportive device, etc. No, I’m not volunteering to bring a meal or whatever. You get no support or special attention. I save that for people who HAD to go through surgery. I really don’t give an eff how it went, or if you are happy with the results.

+1. I took myself off of a text chain that a friend started about her elective surgery. She also told all about Herrrrrr Jourrrnneeeeyyyyy on social media, complete with its own hashtag. Gross.

What kind of surgery?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't get jealous, and I do think most of the time it looks bad. I feel some resentment, though, that women feel the need to do this to themselves. Accept who you are, which is imperfect, and don't try to freeze the aging process.

Lots of men get plastic surgery too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never felt jealous of someone else getting plastic surgery. I view it as a personal decision that has nothing to do with me.

However, I have had a friend get upset that I did not sufficiently compliment her new nose job. I don't know, I felt awkward. It looks nice, which is what I said. I think she wanted me to gush, which is not who I am as a person.

If you are going to get plastic surgery, do it for yourself. Some people will criticize, some will be jealous, some will think it looks bad, whatever. Don't expect people to fall all over themselves telling you how hot you are. Do it for yourself or don't do it at all.

Wow you sound venomous and angry. You must be jealous. Way over the top reaction.

[Anonymous]

The only people I know who have gotten jealous of another person's plastic surgery are the ones who say "God gave you that face/body and you shouldn't alter his work."

I take that to mean "my religious beliefs keep me from getting anything done so I don't want you to either."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t judge or care, and I don’t comment.

But I also don’t bring flowers, gush over the results, or treat the person who elected to go under the knife the same as someone who had to get surgery. No, I’m not going to text to wish you luck, check in on you, or listen to your litany of complaints about soreness/bruising/having to wear a brace or some type of supportive device, etc. No, I’m not volunteering to bring a meal or whatever. You get no support or special attention. I save that for people who HAD to go through surgery. I really don’t give an eff how it went, or if you are happy with the results.

+1. I took myself off of a text chain that a friend started about her elective surgery. She also told all about Herrrrrr Jourrrnneeeeyyyyy on social media, complete with its own hashtag. Gross.

What kind of surgery?

A breast lift/reduction. I suspect also some lipo around her midsection. Like, do what you want to do. But I don’t want to hear about your “recovery.”

[Anonymous]

I rather think those who get it are jealous of those of us who don’t need it. Hence, their willingness to go to great expense and risk to look more like us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are really only two answers to this question:

1. It is not jealousy, it is judgment. Some people think that spending money on plastic surgery is a dumb decision- shallow and vain, and risky given so many bad results.
2. It is envy. Some people would probably get plastic surgery but they don't think they have the money for it.

It is really not complicated.

But that does not make sense. I have a lot of money. The cost is inconsequential.

Then do it if you want? I'm not sure what the question is.

I'd love to have lots of extra money for skin treatments = lasers and fancy facials and whatnot. I probably would not get fillers or plastic surgery for myself. I don't care if other people do. That said I definitely do notice when people have had bad plastic surgery. I don't feel jealous of them. I don't judge them in the sense of thinking they are bad people. I do judge that it looks like they messed up their faces - I feel badly they did so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I rather think those who get it are jealous of those of us who don’t need it. Hence, their willingness to go to great expense and risk to look more like us.

Lol
Not true. My friend had a nose job. Her natural nose was better than mine.
My breasts are A cup. My friend had B cup ( better than mine) and went up to a C.

So, it has nothing to do with needing or not needing.

Celebs before surgery are still hotter than me and they still get surgery.

[Anonymous]

I have natural beauty. Some don't. It's not fair for them to pay for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I rather think those who get it are jealous of those of us who don’t need it. Hence, their willingness to go to great expense and risk to look more like us.

I disagree.
I always had great breasts. Full c cup. My friend was flat as a board and got implants. She has a small d cup but hera are so full and dont sag. Mine are saggy. My breasts were far superior before and now hers are....
Your logic is flawed

[Anonymous]

I get jealous of women who get great plastic surgery (mostly Botox and nose jobs). I wish I could! I feel like I “can’t“ in some weird, moral sense, because I have a daughter. But believe me, if I could somehow hide it from everyone in my family, I would be at the surgeon‘s office today!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No jealousy, just pity.

You're either insecure or you're in an industry that links your looks to your income. Neither is a very desirable situation.

This. Or have an unfortunate medical reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I rather think those who get it are jealous of those of us who don’t need it. Hence, their willingness to go to great expense and risk to look more like us.

I disagree.
I always had great breasts. Full c cup. My friend was flat as a board and got implants. She has a small d cup but hera are so full and dont sag. Mine are saggy. My breasts were far superior before and now hers are....
Your logic is flawed

Well my C cups aren’t saggy at 42, after 2 kids and BF, so can’t help ya.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t judge or care, and I don’t comment.

But I also don’t bring flowers, gush over the results, or treat the person who elected to go under the knife the same as someone who had to get surgery. No, I’m not going to text to wish you luck, check in on you, or listen to your litany of complaints about soreness/bruising/having to wear a brace or some type of supportive device, etc. No, I’m not volunteering to bring a meal or whatever. You get no support or special attention. I save that for people who HAD to go through surgery. I really don’t give an eff how it went, or if you are happy with the results.

+1. I took myself off of a text chain that a friend started about her elective surgery. She also told all about Herrrrrr Jourrrnneeeeyyyyy on social media, complete with its own hashtag. Gross.

What kind of surgery?

A breast lift/reduction. I suspect also some lipo around her midsection. Like, do what you want to do. But I don’t want to hear about your “recovery.”

This is kind of uncharitable as more often than not reductions are not entirely elective. Even insurance companies agree.