the problem with plastic surgery

Summary by Krater

Mina discusses the history and cultural implications of plastic surgery and aesthetic ideals, examining how societal beauty standards have evolved and the dark side of cosmetic procedures.

From the video

Answers: What is the history and societal impact of plastic surgery and beauty standards?

• Plastic surgery history
• Beauty standards evolution
• Instagram Face phenomenon
• Psychological impact of cosmetic procedures
• Cultural biases in beauty

What it concludes

• Plastic surgery procedures and beauty standards have historically been rooted in white supremacist and eugenicist thinking.
• The modern plastic surgery industry originated in the early 20th century, largely accelerated by facial injuries sustained during World War I.
• Non-invasive procedures and quick cosmetic fixes have led to the dangerous normalization of frequent cosmetic alterations and the illusion that they carry no risk.
• Pre-juvenation has become a popular preventative treatment among millennials and Gen Z, encouraging surgical procedures at earlier ages.
• Cosmetic surgery procedures overwhelmingly target women, reinforcing patriarchal societal beauty standards and inequality.