Cosmetic surgery has caught the fancy of college students and an increasing number of college students are opting to have cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are the two different forms of plastic surgery. Reconstructive surgery involves correcting physical disfigurements while cosmetic surgery makes people look better. There are some patients who want to look like celebrities through cosmetic surgery, while there are some who want to stand out.

Most college students want to bring about a change in their lives through cosmetic surgery. Young people want to have cosmetic surgery to boost their self-confidence, to be more competitive in the professional world and to find a partner. A physical change can lead to improvements in social and business life. Plastic surgeons say that many times patients attribute their success in life to the surgery. Many patients get added confidence and a boost in self-esteem after having cosmetic surgery.

Ear surgery, nose jobs and breast augmentations are the most popular cosmetic surgeries with college students. Since college is the time when people start looking for jobs and planning their lives, image becomes a big part of success. This puts a lot of pressure on college students to look good.