Changing Your Appearance Won't Change Your Destiny

This article focuses on "cosmetic surgery." I recall discussing this topic previously, but a reader recently inquired about whether cosmetic surgery can alter one's facial features, thereby challenging the adage "the face reflects the heart." My response is: "Absolutely not!"

Facial features are shaped by the overall facial structure and the harmony of the features, not just a singular aspect. Cosmetic surgery often alters only one or two areas of the face, which can disrupt the overall harmony of one's appearance.

To explore whether cosmetic surgery affects the saying "the face reflects the heart," let me share an example to help clarify. I once saw a TV host, Uncle Chan, point out that a particular female singer had downturned mouth corners, often giving her a contentious and unfriendly appearance, even when she smiled. This was Uncle Chan's observation, based on his life experience, and it's quite accurate. If this singer decided to have surgery to lift her mouth corners, would that change the perception of her being contentious?

It's true that others might notice a change, but the primary influence remains the singer's inner self. If she continues to harbor dissatisfaction and expresses negativity, this "facial modification" can only alter her appearance, not her inner nature. Her life path will likely remain the same, unaffected by cosmetic surgery.