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IELTS Essay: An increasing number of people choosing cosmetic surgery. Why do people have ...

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An increasing number of people choosing cosmetic surgery. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is positive or negative development?

#cosmetic surgery#appearance#social pressure#medical ethics#personal choice#body image

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 explores nuanced motivations (self-esteem, career impact, medical reconstruction) whereas Band 9 critically examines systemic factors like media standards while acknowledging legitimate personal autonomy

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Key concepts in this essay

psychological motivations
social norms and media influence
medical risks vs benefits
body autonomy vs societal pressure
personal agency vs commercial exploitation

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Failing to address BOTH parts: why people do it AND personal opinion on positive/negative
Using emotional language without concrete reasons (e.g., 'people are vain' without explaining societal drivers)
Oversimplifying with only health/medical arguments, missing psychological and social dimensions

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