> And some people, like myself, would rather not have such somewhat intrusive operations become the new norm. 100% agree. People can do what they want to thei

> And some people, like myself, would rather not have such somewhat intrusive operations become the new norm. 100% agree. People can do what they want to their own bodies, but I think it's a foolish idea. I can't offer you an easy solution, as there really isn't one. Sports are "gated areas" with committees overseeing entrance conditions. People agree to these rules to play. Not so for surgery; the only option would be to ban it which would be unconstitutional, impractical, and a staggering government overreach. However, you might be interested in reading more about positional arms races (the economic term for what you're describing). College is a good example: enough people try to set themselves apart by getting a degree that the degree becomes the expectation, becoming an additional cost that no longer provides any benefit. https://econpapers.repec.org/paper/wilwilehe/54.htm https://econpapers.repec.org/paper/wilwilehe/54.htm