denizen mars 5,911 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 A photography series by a photographer named Ji Yeo that I found interesting: The Beauty series uses the wounded faces and bodies of women who have recently undergone plastic surgery to show the physical cost of adhering to social pressure in Korea. Plastic surgery has become an integral part of Korea’s current culture, often regarded as a integral step in the in self improvement process. Going under the knife, enduring bruises, scars, and being under general anesthetic several times are no longer considered risky or extravagant. They have all had multiple procedures and have plans for future augmentation. The photos were taken directly after their operation while they were resting and waiting to be healed. The latest raw data compiled from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in 2010 confirms that South Korea is indeed the country with the world’s highest per capita rate of cosmetic plastic surgery. It is a culture where men are judged on their financial balance sheet and women by their beauty. The male-dominated media endlessly reinforces its model of the ideal woman. As a result of these cultural forces Korea has become a beauty-oriented society where people are judged more for their appearance than their character. Korean women often fall into the trap of trying to live up to the ideal personified in the media. The combination of these factors has dramatically increased the burgeoning plastic surgery industry while creating another set of standards for women to adhere to. click to see more, one image is slightly NSFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libidinosa 2,756 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEWER RAT 10,617 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 That lady would be considered fat in Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bored 90 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Wow, I actually find that really interesting. I love the way the photographer took the pictures. It gives a really sad feeling to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastically_Boomiful 191 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Hottie in the first pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kami_removed Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Can her face move...? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mglsts 960 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 It's just sad that they seem to be pushed into doing PS by society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blugem 0 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Wow, those women are brave for being able to go through it and willing to be photograph and share their experience during recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Kiryu 1,823 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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