I've heard the term elective surgery, but I'm not sure what it means. Is it just a procedure that you choose to get, like a nose job? â Heather. Though the name elective might imply that this type of surgery is optional, that's not always the case. An elective procedure is simply one that is planned in advance, rather than one that's done in an emergency situation. A wide range of surgical procedures can be considered elective. Cosmetic surgeries fall into this category, but so can things like ear tubes, tonsillectomies, and scoliosis surgery.
The cause of acne is not fully understood. Though stress can aggravate acne, it clearly does not cause it. Hormones. Common acne in teenagers starts with an increase in hormone production. During puberty, both boys and girls produce high levels of androgens, the male sex hormones that include testosterone.
1 Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne. 2  While acne is very common, cystic acne is relatively uncommon. 3  Cystic acne is. 4  caused by chocolate, nuts or greasy foods, nor by poor hygiene or masturbation.cne, including cystic acne, is not caused by: 1  Chocolate, nuts, or greasy foods. 2  Most other dietary choices-research has found an association between intake of milk products and acne, as well as a high glycemic index diet and acne. 3  Poor hygiene or inadequate face washing.