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As Cosmetic Procedures Become More Mainstream, Women Weigh Cost, Confidence and Social Expectations

“Women around me say, ‘if I had to choose between my Botox or buying groceries, I would cut back on

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Some Brides Reject Expensive Wedding Beauty Trends as Pressure Around ‘Perfect’ Appearance Intensifies

“My husband chose to marry me. Why would I need to change?” As weddings increasingly become social media spectacles shaped

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Beauty Pressures, Botox Talk and the Politics of Appearance Are Reshaping Modern Friendships

“Beauty anxiety becomes most powerful when it feels private, but much of it is produced by systems that profit from

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