Plastic surgery

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Marilyn Monroe. Public domain
Do you think that beautiful people are happier and more successful than less beautiful people?

What do you know about Marilyn Monroe? Was she beautiful and successful ? Was she happy?

This post is about plastic surgery, their benefits and risks.

You are going to revise parts of the body, and the structure have/get something done to talk about plastic surgery procedures.



Vocabulary
Click here to revise vocabulary about the body.
Click here to revise vocabulary about the face.

Reading
Read "Plastic surgery booming in the UK" and answer the following questions:
  1. What are the top ten surgical procedures in the UK?
  2. What is the most popular procedure among women? and among men?
  3. What does the article say about faulty breast implants? 
Watch this video
Watch Dr  Rajiv Grover talk about the rise of cosmetic surgery in the UK?
  1. He mentions a tried and tested procedure? What is it?
  2. What is the percentage of people rejected for cosmetic surgery? Why?
Watch this interview with Cindy Jackson
Find out why she has set the world record.
What does she say about "messing with nature"?



Grammar
Have/Get something done
Note: We commonly use get rather than have in less formal situations.


You use this structure:

1)  To talk about things that someone does for you in order to improve your physical condition or appearance.
I’ve had my hair cut
I’ve never had my hair dyed 
Are you thinking of getting your bellybutton pierced?

2)  To talk about surgical procedures that a medical professional does to you.

I had to have my wisdom tooth removed– I was in pain for several weeks.
I had my appendix removed when I was six years old.
A: I can't read that sign on the road
B: You'd better have your eyes tested.

3)  To talk about repairs and services that someone does to your car, computer, heating system etc.
I had my car serviced last week. 
I’m having a new computer installed today.

4)   To talk about something unwelcome or unpleasant  that has happened to you.

My brother had his wallet stolen in Carrefour the other day.
Have you ever had your house broken into?
I got my front teeth knocked out in a car accident.
 
 If you would like to practise this structure, visit this BBC page.

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