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Peak 2018: People Are Getting Plastic Surgery to Look Like Their Snapchat Filters

(ANTIMEDIA) — Plastic surgery has been popular in American and Western culture for decades, but the latest trend in industry reflects technology and social media’s influence on body image issues. According to a paper recently published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery by researchers from the Department of Dermatology at the Boston University School of Medicine, the fastest growing request in plastic surgeons’ offices […]

Eye-Opening Video Reveals the Lies Behind Social Media Posts — and You Might Be Part of It

“We’re all guilty of twisting the truth a little bit on social media, but at which point has it gone too far?
(TA) Does it seem as if everyone is living a more exciting, love-filled and interesting life? If you answered “yes,” you’re not alone. This is because the majority of people now glamorize their lives on social media platforms, such as by taking photos from flattering angles and using filters.