Cosmetic surgery Quote by Joan Nestle Riki Anne Wilchins Clare Howell
““After three hours, I come back to the waiting room. It is a cosmetic surgery office, so a little like a hotel lobby, underheated and expensively decorated, with candy in little dishes, emerald-green plush chairs, and upscale fashion magazines artfully displayed against the wall. A young woman comes in, frantic to get a pimple "zapped" before she sees her family over the holidays. An older woman comes in with her daughter for a follow-up visit to a face-lift. She is wearing a scarf and dark glasses. The nurse examines her bruises right out in the waiting room. And you are in the operating room having your body and your gender legally altered. I feel like laughing, but I know it makes me sound like a lunatic.””
About This Quote
A vivid scene of a cosmetic surgery waiting room, juxtaposing diverse patients and personal transformation.
In simple terms: Waiting room of varied patients.
Key Takeaway
Observe empathy for others.
Themes
identity
health
transformation
Mood
observational
empathetic
Type
scene
reflection
When to use this quote
- clinic visits
- gender transition
- patient experiences
Key Concepts
medical setting
social observation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment affect patient anxiety?
- What does the setting reveal about society?
A Different Perspective
Focus on appearance can overlook deeper issues.
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