Cosmetic Interventions Ethical Implications Debate

The event centers on the philosophical and ethical implications of the booming cosmetic intervention industry, including injectables like Botulinum toxin, plastic surgeries, and GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide. Technological advancements have made these procedures more accessible, leading to increased demand across all age groups in the United States. Religious bodies, such as the Vatican City — Vatican City, and bioethicists like Natalie Carnes, Arthur Caplan, and Aasim Padela, are calling for broader conversations about the 'cult of the body,' the lack of ethical training for plastic surgeons, and the potential misallocation of medical resources. Plastic surgeons like Jerry Chidester, Sheila Nazarian, and Michael K. Obeng navigate these ethical considerations in their practices, often drawing on their faith to guide their decisions. Individuals like Shula Jassell and Ivory Kellogg represent the personal struggles with societal pressures and moral agency in pursuing beauty and conformity through body modification.