Before I begin, I want to make it clear that this is NOT going to become a mean spirited type of discussion. We are all sisters in Christ and we should act accordingly. If ANYONE posts a mean come back or has the profound need to force others to believe what they believe to the point of arguing, their comments will be deleted and never again approved on this site. So play NICE!
OK…on to the discussion part…
Is it wrong for a Christian to get Plastic Surgery? Examples: Breast implants, tummy tuck, eye lift, etc. Why or Why Not? Share your Thoughts…
I have always been curious about what other Christians think of this. Personally, I do not think there is anything wrong with it as long as your motives are pure. For example; if you want a boob job so you can gain the attention of men, then you may need to take this to God. However, if your breasts have suffered the gravitational pull to the point that you feel the need for a lift, well…LOL…who am I to judge. I certainly do not find anything wrong with that motive. I am also certain hubbie would not complain! LOL!
So, please share your thoughts on the topic in a respectful manner…
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Personally, I’ve been struggling with this issue pretty intensely for awhile. I have a very long narrow face and a large nose with the nice “family bump” in it. Now that I’m over 40, my face is so drawn with sagging skin around my mouth that most people think I’m about 10 years older than I am. I have one child left at home, and when 90 percent of my paycheck no longer goes to putting my kids through college, I’d like to get a face lift and maybe “de-bump” my nose, which has gotten more pronounced with age.
So, I had to ask myself–would this be okay with the Lord? Well, we live pretty simple lives. I have an old car and I don’t mind. An expensive, flashy car is not something I feel like I need or want. We live in a pretty modest home. I don’t want to throw away money on a “dream house mortgage” to feel like I’m someone
–i do feel like I’m someone in Christ! So, are we against plastic surgery because of the frivolous cost? Then we ought to look at other foolish ways we spend money and hold ourselves to our own standards! Are we against it because we are somehow “altering” God’s handiwork? If that’s so, then any cosmetic thing we do is altering it–hairstyles, makeup, even working out if the purpose isn’t solely being healthy!
Queen Esther went through beauty treatments–and the Bible does not condemn her for it. She was a public figure and expected to look her best. Paul warns women not to be caught up in clothing or hair, but I think the Lord is always considering the heart. I sincerely want my husband to be pleased with my appearance–he thinks I’m beautiful–but I don’t look as good as I feel. I feel healthy, energetic, loving life, but
I look exhausted, sickly and beat down.
So, I’m leaning towards being ok with the plastic surgery–its not drastic and its not altering myself. I simply want to look like me, not even me 10 years ago, but me now–the happy, healthy person I am!
Im a young married mother of two and im very content with my body but i have flat breast after having my two babies and i just wanted my cup to be full and not flat. I dont want a bigger size. I dont want to try and lure men in im married so i dont need that. I just want to ne able to keep them in my bra and have it to where i dont need to where a sports bra over my regular one so that i dont have to fix myself in public. Or i can wear clothes that look nice with having that ugly double straps from both bras. I dont want to upset God in any way and i want him to be pleased with me.
i am going to have a breast augmentation. i have lost 50 pounds, I’m 55yrs old and i am married. i want to look like I used to and to look good for my husband. even though my husband loves me the way I am. but my christian girlfriend is horrified at my decision and keeps saying that I am mutilating my body and going against God. i love God and have my self worth in Him, but i just would like to look better to my husband. Is this really an offence to God?
I am wanting to get a breast augmentation and it is because I feel insecure about that appearance. The psychological reality is very real for women and some men do not understand that. My husband says it is not right and I told him that I will not be dressing any different than I am today and I am very modest. I want to look beautiful before him and it is my decision. I am very modest. Overall my argument here is that God knows the heart and everyday we are all concerned about This or That, both men and women. My heart is in the right place. My husband is still afraid although I have reassured him that this is not the end of our marriage. I think it is good for women to feel and look good. Men need to understand that.
What if I’m a mom of three, who breastfed each day of them for over two years? What if the breasts I was once so happy with a flaunted (I. Front of my husband) are now deflated and fill up my bras like pudding?
Is it wrong for me to want to walk into the bedroom naked and confident again in front of my husband? He loves me no matter what, when, or how: but can’t I have a breast lift since I’m only 38 and have a lot of sexiness left to feel? I would hate to think that it is sinful when I love the Lord with all of myself.
Hello,
Well, here it goes. I’m 60. I’ve had a few plastic surgeries over the years. I am feeling very convicted as it plagues me daily of the upcoming surgery I’m going to have. The skin on my back is sagging after losing 25 pounds. I would feel much nicer in my clothes and I would no longer need to wear Spanx’s. At 60 it’s a complete workout on it’s own getting your Spanx’s on and then support hose. After that, I need an energy drink or at least a 15-minute rest. God asks us to be good stewards of our money. I have given a great deal to our church and continue to give to others on a regular basis. I’ve been a widow for 4 years and I do wish to remarry. I’d like to look nice for my husband and feel good about myself. I do understand completely what all of you are saying. I’m thinking if the barn door needs painting……paint it. If it needs new hinges then replace them, as long as we aren’t neglecting the needs of others. I’m not sure. What do you think.