An Ethical Analysis of the Rise of Female Cosmetic Surgery in Nigeria

Abstract

A significant number of Academics have over the years dealt with diverse ethical concerns regarding the correct or right choices humans make; especially as it pertains to the influence of globalization, made possible by the significant advancement made in the natural sciences and technology. Today, issues like abortion, organ transplantation, cloning, artificial insemination, amongst others, have preoccupied most bioethical researches. This is based on the fact that the disadvantages of opting for such biological procedures are far-reaching, and except on extreme cases, are violations of human dignity. The frequencies of these hitherto act and practice becomes a source of concern to every wellmeaning person. This research examines the ethical concern brought about by the rise in cosmetic surgery with special recourse to its prevalence in a country like Nigeria. Despite all concerted effort globally, at mitigating the practice, the preponderance of these within the Nigerian context induces us to proffer solutions that are founded on the ethical values and principles advanced by sages and academics of great repute. It is hoped that analysis and the solutions advanced in this research becomes a potent weapon to combat the wave of this supposedly 'unethical' practice in the Land.