What on earth are some of our ladies looking for? Skin bleaching, butt and boob augmentation seem to be the order of the day now. Butt implant which is basically a reconstructive procedure in cosmetic surgery for reshaping the buttocks is the most common in Ghana now, beside skin bleaching. Buttock implants are very soft, solid silicone implants and breast implants are more like soft, fluid-filled sacks. The sole aim of the ladies who undergo this surgery is to have bigger and firmer buttocks and breasts.
However I believe the struggle is not worth the try. The procedure which is very high in cost have many lethal side effects. Negative reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, infection, butt implant shifting or rupture, nerve damage, asymmetry are just some consequences of the implants. Implants can interfere with detection of cancer, approximately 55% of tumors will be hidden in women with implants. Studies show that women who had implants for at least 12 years were more likely to die from brain tumors, lung cancer, other respiratory diseases, and suicide.
Using chemical bleaches for whitening and bleaching skin can cause harm to your skin in the long run. Dark grey spots, skin cancer, acne, swelling of the skin, thinning of the skin, cataracts, setting down of fat on face, chest, upper back and stomach, increase in appetite and weight gain, osteoporosis, neurological and kidney damage due to high level of mercury used in the creams, psychiatric disorders, severe birth defects, asthma and liver damage are all long term effects of the presence of hydro-quinine in body creams.
Even though qualified surgeons and dermatologists know about the harmfulness of these augmentations and creams, some do not reveal them to patronizers because of the income it brings. Some "surgeons" are also quacks and do not know jack about the effects or the procedure. They are however patronized more because of their lower charge as compared to experienced ones.
The beautiful and celebrated Ghanaian tv host and actress, Ama K. Abebrese, recently launched a campaign against skin bleaching. She said “skin bleaching can cause infertility” and added that it’s unhealthy for any woman to apply skin bleaching creams to her God given skin tone. African celebrities like Ama Boahemaa, Yvonne Nelson, Bright of Buk Bak fame, Oge Okoye, Tonto Dike and Empress Njama have been alleged to have tampered with their skin, according to hypeghana.com and nairaland.com. They have however denied these allegations and associated the huge skin transformation on 'cocoa butter' and their constant drinking of milk. Can you imagine? Men see women who bleach their skin and undergo plastic surgeries to enhance their bodies as weak women who give in to pressure and usually do not settle down with these women. They may have flings and fun with these ladies but the issue of marriage never cross their minds. This is because men are after the brains more than the physical appearance when choosing a life partner. If you are blessed with both the brains and physical assets then consider that a plus. I urge our Ghanaian women(and men) to appreciate their outward appearance(color and stature) since 'beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder'. All women are beautiful regardless of their skin color, boob size or butt size. So I ask again, what on earth are some of our ladies looking for?
Great piece...... We have to love ourselves for who we are and never succumb to the pressure of being fake.
ReplyDeleteSome ladies just feel insecure about their bodies and wish they've 'GOT IT ALL'.Intense education is needed as a result of IGNORANCE.
ReplyDelete@Rosaline you are right... is unfortunate some people have allowed themselves to be brainwashed into believing certain appearances are more valued.
ReplyDelete@Rosaline you are right... is unfortunate some people have allowed themselves to be brainwashed into believing certain appearances are more valued.
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