changing your eye colour permanently

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#46
vhdos said:
Well, for your information, I personally don't stuff myself with diet chemicals and/or diet pills (I work out 5 times a week) and I would not have liposuction. I don't necessarily agree with using any of those things as a long-term means to lose weight, but I'm also a fan of doing what works best for you.
I don't even know why you are comparing the two things (weight loss and eye color)???? Issues with weight are not just cosmetic. Being overweight has consequences to your health. Wanting a new/different eye color is purely cosmetic and has no bearing on your overall health. I would NEVER consider an operation that might risk my eye sight just to change the color of my eyes. But again, that's just my opinion, and everyone should do what's right for them.
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Unhealthy weight loss is only one example and perhaps not the best one . I was talking about more about cosmetic procedures in general. Are you saying you never had any sort of cosmetic procedure done ? Teeth whitenening, collagen, any sort of laser treament ?

If no, then you are entitled to your opinion. If yes, I'd look up the definition of hypocrite on dictionary.com before you start throwing around words like sick and twisted.



I also find it ironic that everyone is so anti-this surgery, but in another thread in this forum people are raving about prescription latisse, and everyone wants to take it. Both are FDA approved, what's different about changing eye color vs. having longer lashes purpose wise ? Both are for cosmetic purposes.
 
#47
cheburashka said:
I also find it ironic that everyone is so anti-this surgery, but in another thread in this forum people are raving about prescription latisse, and everyone wants to take it. Both are FDA approved, what's different about changing eye color vs. having longer lashes purpose wise ? Both are for cosmetic purposes.
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I totally agree. Like I said, I like my brown eyes and wouldn't change them... BUT I can look at a procedure and say "wow, I'd never do that," but not judge someone else for doing it. Kwim? I really try not to be hypocritical about it, because I think you're right... women do tend to be overly judgmental of other women getting cosmetic procedures. We all have our issues with appearance, and I think if something (even a procedure that *I* would never do) improves a person's quality of life and is done for the right reasons, then it's worth it :yes:
 
#48
Many of the cosmetic procedures that are available now (such as plastic surgery) started out from the development of medically necessary surgeries (ie. surgeons practicing on soldiers in WW1, 2)

Also, many of the individuals that have had the procedure done have greatly benefitted as they had congenital deformities (ie. albinism - albinos have pinkish eyes because there is no pigment at all. they are that color because of the blood vessels behind the eyes so having some color in their eyes helps them blend in easier into society and not face ostracism.)

I dont see why its such a big deal. I've had lasik and plastic surgery but I dont think that means that I'm a "fake" by any means. I enhanced what was already there and its made me a much happier person.
 
#49
cheburashka said:
I also find it ironic that everyone is so anti-this surgery, but in another thread in this forum people are raving about prescription latisse, and everyone wants to take it. Both are FDA approved, what's different about changing eye color vs. having longer lashes purpose wise ? Both are for cosmetic purposes.
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It's your eyes! Your eyes!!

Who is to say what kind of bad reaction will result in years to come? Remember Thalidomide babies? They thought that was safe too.
 
#50
cheburashka said:
Unhealthy weight loss is only one example and perhaps not the best one . I was talking about more about cosmetic procedures in general. Are you saying you never had any sort of cosmetic procedure done ? Teeth whitenening, collagen, any sort of laser treament ?

If no, then you are entitled to your opinion. If yes, I'd look up the definition of hypocrite on dictionary.com before you start throwing around words like sick and twisted.



I also find it ironic that everyone is so anti-this surgery, but in another thread in this forum people are raving about prescription latisse, and everyone wants to take it. Both are FDA approved, what's different about changing eye color vs. having longer lashes purpose wise ? Both are for cosmetic purposes.
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As far as I knew, this is the purse forum, where people share ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Just because I chose to express my opinion against this particular procedure, does not warrant name-calling on your end (calling my a hypocrite). I'm not sure what the problem is here or where your anger comes from? Perhaps I worded my opinions in my original post a bit too harshly, so if I did, I apologize. If you didn't want opinions, then why did you post here? Also, why does it matter what any of us think? If the procedure is right for you, then that's all that matters. All I came here to say was that for me, I wouldn't do it because I'm not comfortable with it at all. No big deal. End of story.
Also, I don't think your Latisse comparison is a fair one either. Latisse requires applying a topical liquid along the lash line, while the procedure you're referring to, requires an incision in the eye and placement of a foreign object into the eye. Some people, including myself, are just not comfortable with that. My husband would love for me to have lasik to correct my poor vision and I am even too afraid to do that. I'm not anti-surgery at all, including cosmetic surgery. It's all about different comfort levels with different treatments/procedures.
Again, if you're comfortable with the procedure and you think it would make you happy, then best of luck to you:smile1:
 
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#51
vhdos said:
As far as I knew, this is the purse forum, where people share ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Just because I chose to express my opinion against this particular procedure, does not warrant name-calling on your end (calling my a hypocrite). I'm not sure what the problem is here or where your anger comes from? Perhaps I worded my opinions in my original post a bit too harshly, so if I did, I apologize. If you didn't want opinions, then why did you post here? Also, why does it matter what any of us think? If the procedure is right for you, then that's all that matters. All I came here to say was that for me, I wouldn't do it because I'm not comfortable with it at all. No big deal. End of story.
Also, I don't think your Latisse comparison is a fair one either. Latisse requires applying a topical liquid along the lash line, while the procedure you're referring to, requires an incision in the eye and placement of a foreign object into the eye. Some people, including myself, are just not comfortable with that. My husband would love for me to have lasik to correct my poor vision and I am even too afraid to do that. I'm not anti-surgery at all, including cosmetic surgery. It's all about different comfort levels with different treatments/procedures.
Again, if you're comfortable with the procedure and you think it would make you happy, then best of luck to you:smile1:
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ITA!

Opinions like hypocrisy is a double faced coin. If someone can disagree with you & be a hypocrite, so can someone who agree with you and be one... just saying it is all up to an individual choice; you are entitled to love the procedure as you are entitled to hate it as well!

It is after all vhdos' right to express freely in an open forum as is your right to post this thread in the first place. If one does not like opinions, one ought never post it or react to a post even to remain neutral.

Just my 2 cents.
 
#52
I would never have this procedure done. Hell, I don't even want colored contacts. Yeah, I have the most common eye color out there -- dark brown, but even though the majority of the world's population has them, you can't beat the intensity the color brings. My eye color is fierce, literally!
 
#53
I think there is a difference between enhancing what you have and changing it entirely. I am a fan of the first, but wouldn't do the second. So I wear a push-up bra and have my hair styled (not colored a different color) and sometimes have a facial to improve the softness of my skin. But I would not have breast enhancement surgery, liposuction or other surgical things to change who I am.

I am not saying those things are necessarily bad, and if you really want to change your eye color then give it a go! But like I said, I am more a fan of working with what you have instead of changing it. And, for the record, I don't look like the rest of my family. They are pale-skinned, dark haired and blue-eyed while I am yellower in the skin, have lighter hair (comparatively to the almost black hair in the rest of my family) and very dark eyes. But I wouldn't have surgery or bleach my skin just so I could look like them. They are beautiful the way they are, just as I am. But everyone goes to different lengths to achieve their standards of "beauty", so we each have to do what is right for us.
 
#54
vhdos said:
As far as I knew, this is the purse forum, where people share ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Just because I chose to express my opinion against this particular procedure, does not warrant name-calling on your end (calling my a hypocrite). I'm not sure what the problem is here or where your anger comes from? Perhaps I worded my opinions in my original post a bit too harshly, so if I did, I apologize. If you didn't want opinions, then why did you post here? Also, why does it matter what any of us think? If the procedure is right for you, then that's all that matters. All I came here to say was that for me, I wouldn't do it because I'm not comfortable with it at all. No big deal. End of story.
Also, I don't think your Latisse comparison is a fair one either. Latisse requires applying a topical liquid along the lash line, while the procedure you're referring to, requires an incision in the eye and placement of a foreign object into the eye. Some people, including myself, are just not comfortable with that. My husband would love for me to have lasik to correct my poor vision and I am even too afraid to do that. I'm not anti-surgery at all, including cosmetic surgery. It's all about different comfort levels with different treatments/procedures.
Again, if you're comfortable with the procedure and you think it would make you happy, then best of luck to you:smile1:
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:goodpost: ITA!
 
#55
vhdos said:
As far as I knew, this is the purse forum, where people share ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Just because I chose to express my opinion against this particular procedure, does not warrant name-calling on your end (calling my a hypocrite). I'm not sure what the problem is here or where your anger comes from? Perhaps I worded my opinions in my original post a bit too harshly, so if I did, I apologize. If you didn't want opinions, then why did you post here? Also, why does it matter what any of us think? If the procedure is right for you, then that's all that matters. All I came here to say was that for me, I wouldn't do it because I'm not comfortable with it at all. No big deal. End of story.
Also, I don't think your Latisse comparison is a fair one either. Latisse requires applying a topical liquid along the lash line, while the procedure you're referring to, requires an incision in the eye and placement of a foreign object into the eye. Some people, including myself, are just not comfortable with that. My husband would love for me to have lasik to correct my poor vision and I am even too afraid to do that. I'm not anti-surgery at all, including cosmetic surgery. It's all about different comfort levels with different treatments/procedures.
Again, if you're comfortable with the procedure and you think it would make you happy, then best of luck to you:smile1:
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Right there with you, vhdos.

Comparing having your eye color surgically changed is apples and oranges in comparison to teeth whitening or an eye-lash growth serum. I've used both and neither one is an invasive procedure. I wear glasses/contacts because I refuse to have Lasik. Sure it could fix my vision but why the hell would I let someone CUT OPEN MY EYE when a contact will do the same thing?? I really doubt I would ever have any kind of invasive procedure (lipo, boob job, etc) just for cosmetic purposes.

I also don't see any need in calling vhdos a hypocrite - everyone here is giving their opinion and they aren't all favorable. I personally would be concerned that a person contemplating this kind of procedure doesn't understand how sensitive the eye area is, or how irreversible any kind of damage would be. I'm sure we all take our sight for granted every now and then and it would be useful to be reminded of what a gift it really is.
 
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#56
vhdos said:
As far as I knew, this is the purse forum, where people share ideas, thoughts, and opinions. Just because I chose to express my opinion against this particular procedure, does not warrant name-calling on your end (calling my a hypocrite). I'm not sure what the problem is here or where your anger comes from? Perhaps I worded my opinions in my original post a bit too harshly, so if I did, I apologize. If you didn't want opinions, then why did you post here? Also, why does it matter what any of us think? If the procedure is right for you, then that's all that matters. All I came here to say was that for me, I wouldn't do it because I'm not comfortable with it at all. No big deal. End of story.
Also, I don't think your Latisse comparison is a fair one either. Latisse requires applying a topical liquid along the lash line, while the procedure you're referring to, requires an incision in the eye and placement of a foreign object into the eye. Some people, including myself, are just not comfortable with that. My husband would love for me to have lasik to correct my poor vision and I am even too afraid to do that. I'm not anti-surgery at all, including cosmetic surgery. It's all about different comfort levels with different treatments/procedures.
Again, if you're comfortable with the procedure and you think it would make you happy, then best of luck to you:smile1:
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I don't see the big deal with most of us expressing our thoughts about this procedure. We can discuss this surgery without name calling. Like vhdos mentioned, it's not a big deal and what anyone has to say about the procedure if it was their own eyes should not offend you or cause a negative reaction.

Also someone else made a comment about judging those who want this surgery. There was no malicious judging, just opinions. This isn't everyone's cup of tea. not everyone will care for something that you would personally do and we should accept that.
 
#57
I probably shouldn't be surprised that something like this is possible, but I am haha. Who knew they could alter the color of your iris... wow. Personally, Lasik was scary as hell for me (I used to be extremely near sighted), so I cannot imagine another invasive eye surgery... let alone a cosmetic one.

Back when colored contacts used to be the rage, I bought into the hype. :p I have dark brown eyes, and wore the green color blends (which looked really, really nice on me) religiously (this was at least 8 years ago). I ended up switching back to clear (and ultimately getting Lasik) because I realized that I missed my own eye color and didn't feel quite like myself... not to mention the fact that the 93229328 eye shadows I own and love to play with are better suited to my own neutral eye color.

While I would never judge someone who decided to do this, because there are plenty of cosmetic procedures that baffle the hell out of me (botox, boob jobs, etc. etc), to each her own :smile1: ... it's just not something I would ever shell out that kind of money for, or even do if it were free. All that matters is if you are comfortable with it and want to pursue it... if that's the case, then go for it! :smile1:
 
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#58
even though I wished I had bright blue eyes (I have dark brown, blue would SO NOT fit to my asian looks, but that's the fun part :D) I wouldn't even wear colored contacts. let alone surgery which is not health related...
 
#59
I would not get this procedure done because i'm very afraid of anything near my eyes but i do feel those who are condemning this and have had plastic surgery are being very hypocritical. Breasts implants are medicaly unnecessary but that does not stop the hoards of women who undergo this procedure. The same goes with tummy tucks, which along with being unnecessary are incredibly dangerous(very high death rate compared to other procedures), once again women are undergoing this procedure in record numbers. Once this procudure has grown and matured, i'm sure it will gain popularity, just as lasek did.
 
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