A newspaper article caught my eye this week. Men no longer shy away from getting beauty treatments such as Botox and filler injections. Now there are more men visiting plastic surgeons and dermatologists than before. For the past two years, there is an increase of 30% of man customers seeking aesthetic treatment, 15% of male customers who opt for such treatment are paying RM3000 for each session. The trend is the older men would seek Botox, fillers to uplift the skin, reduce wrinkles, and eye bags in order to look younger. Those seeking invasive surgery such as liposuction to shrink beer bellies has also seen growth recently.
Personally I am not against people wanting to look good but what motivates people to seek such treatments may lead to a greater heart issue at hand. People are so afraid how they will look like to others and feeling insecure of themselves that to gain self esteem they are willing to take health risks with such treatments. They will never be satisfied with their looks despite going through treatment after treatment.
A few years ago there was a lady who died of complication in a botched liposuction procedure. Botox can also cause blood poisoning if spread to the whole body. I am sure there are many more cases of death or injury must have taken place during treatments. By the way Botox injection can reduce wrinkles but it impairs facial expressions.
A few months ago, I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth. Suddenly there was a voice, very clear and distinct voice speaking in my heart. It was not an audible voice but it sure sounded like a person speaking to me. (For those who are not familiar, God can speak to us in this manner) I know the LORD was speaking to me. He said to me, “I love your eyes”
A few months ago, I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth. Suddenly there was a voice, very clear and distinct voice speaking in my heart. It was not an audible voice but it sure sounded like a person speaking to me. (For those who are not familiar, God can speak to us in this manner) I know the LORD was speaking to me. He said to me, “I love your eyes”
For those who are not acquainted with me, I do not have beautiful eyes. They are a bit slanted and small, typical of Chinese descent. But for reasons I do not know, to Him my eyes are beautiful. He sees us different from the way we see ourselves or what others see us. He is “crazy” and attracted to the way we look. Isn’t it wonderful that God desires for our looks whether we look normal, young or old? We don’t have to look different than who we are. God is still drawn to us.
Psalm 45:11 so the King will greatly desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, worship Him.
Hence, I don’t have to feel pressurized to change the way I look to please others. I know He loves me the way I am. I am contented with my looks because the most important Person in the universe loves the way I look.
Please don’t neglect personal grooming and hygiene. But you don’t have to go through Botox, plastic surgery to look good. You already look good to Him.
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