Bonjour mes amis! Today I wanted to talk to you all about ageism, the rise in plastic surgery and the pressures to maintain a youthful look even as we grow older. With a new anti-wrinkle cream on the market every 5 minutes, the normalisation of ageism is growing and growing, and something we should be addressing in relation to body confidence. How many times have you heard the term, 'they look amazing for their age!' How many times have those words actually left your own lips? And how many times has that comment been in relation to a real-life person or a celebrity? More often than not, we're astounded to discover the actual age of celebrities. Thanks to high quality plastic surgery, cosmetics and photo editing, it's now easier than ever to maintain a youthful appearance. The BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) reported that over 28,000 procedures took place in 2018 alone. Of those procedures, 92% were women, with the most popular alterations being for the breasts and eyelids. However, the biggest increases for women were liposuction, which increased by 12% from the previous year, and face lifts, which rose 9%. Liposuction procedures averaged out at a 9% increase across both gender which, to me, suggests that our body positivity is at an all time low. More and more people are feeling the need to make cosmetic amendments to their features and figures. The rise in liposuction operations implies that people are feeling the pressure to obtain a smaller frame, whilst the increase in face lifts suggest that more and more of us are trying to halt the ageing process. Interestingly enough, Mental Health online stated that one survey found that one in five adults over 55 felt anxious or depressed specifically due to their body image. Being body positive shouldn't stop once we reach a certain age. We should be respecting our bodies and thankful for all of the things it's got us through. The ageing process is inevitable for everyone, and whilst our bodies may function a little differently to a younger version of ourselves, it's something we must come to accept. I actually think that there is a certain grace and beauty in growing old. It's such a shame that the media and social pressures make us feel the need to modify bodies. With that in mind, I've decided to dedicate my next post to the Celebrity Culture and the impact is has on our body image. Until next time, beauties!
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