The researchers compared the plus-size models that are taking social media by storm with the mainstream models. They found no difference between likes, comments, and posts in either group. Boston University academics claimed that the body-affirmation or body-positivity trend could lead to more hip augmentation and breast implant operations.
ASHLEY GRAHAM EXAMPLE
The rise of curvy celebrities like Ashley Graham may be behind the increased demand for sometimes dangerous procedures, the researchers said.
Researchers compared the social media presence and body measurements of more than 100 models. No significant difference was found in the share of likes, comments and posts between the plus size or traditionally slim models. It was stated that plus size models may become more popular day by day.
EATING DISORDERS WERE EXPERIENCED
The modeling industry has previously been accused of promoting unhealthy thin body types linked to eating disorders like anorexia in teenage girls. However, in the last decade, the number of women who want to have procedures that emphasize women’s curves has increased considerably.
THE BEAUTY STANDARD IS CHANGING
Lead researcher Dr., a Boston University dermatologist. Neelam Vashi said the results show the changing standard of beauty in pop culture. Plastic surgeons may see an increased interest in procedures that adopt a curvy and plus-size body type, including breast and hip augmentation.
HIGHEST RISK OF DEATH
Dr. Vashi said that new popular cosmetic surgeries will reveal a number of health problems. It was stated that the Brazilian hip operation, which is one of the most popular operations at the moment, is very dangerous. Hip augmentation surgery, in which fat taken from a part of the body is injected into the hip, has a higher risk of death than other aesthetic operations. Injected oil can cause blockages in the blood vessels in the lungs.