Korean Beauty Standards
Geo shares insights into the intense beauty standards in South Korea, where achieving a "baby-like" appearance often involves invasive surgeries. With one in three women aged 19 to 29 undergoing some form of plastic surgery, the pressure to conform can feel overwhelming. The conversation also touches on the historical advancements in prosthetics, particularly during World War One, highlighting the intersection of medicine and art in reconstructive surgery.In this clip
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