In fact, facial procedures increased 55% that year.
It’s a natural part of life and not something that we can prevent in itself.
Even the photo filters make you look like this.
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Why is this such a big problem?
It’s our bodies too.
In short, social media has a lot to answer for.
Unsurprisingly, there’s lots of research to confirm the negative impact of this discrepancy.
One study found that there was a correlation between negative body image anddisordered eatingand time spent on social media.
Another study looked at the relationship between social media use and body image disorders.
Take selfies, for instance.
How Responsible is Social Media?
Particularly as people follow each new trend: buccal fat removal seems to be the latest.
This goes back to the idea that we’re all different.
Instead, we should be embracing what we look like.
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What About The Body Positivity Movement?
Do we risk going backwards?
I wouldnt say so, says Dr. Touroni.
I would encourage anyone to be mindful about who they choose to follow on social media.
Social media isnt all bad.
Thebody-positive movementpushes to normalize the acceptance of images of diverse bodies on social media.
Even if it seems as though theres always a new cosmetic procedure that’s trending.
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