A common reason why many people choose to have cosmetic surgery is to boost their self-confidence. Due to unattainable ideals of beauty, plastic surgery or other similar procedures may provide a means to alter one's appearance in increasingly inexpensive ways (Menzel). However, the physical complications that can result from cosmetic surgery are numerous, and psychological complications are also possible after cosmetic surgery. Physically, any surgical procedure carries risks. These can include infection, blood clots after surgery, heart attack, stroke and even death. The final results of procedures can also be disappointing for patients, especially those expecting life-changing results. Patients who view elective plastic surgery as a way to change their social life or improve their relationships with others are also likely to be disappointed. There were higher than average rates of alcohol or drug-related deaths and suicide among women who had breast augmentation surgery. This information may suggest that women who undergo breast augmentation surgery may be more likely to have a pre-existing psychological problem (Cosmetic