Former host Isa and Lydia discuss the ethics of Botox and fillers, questioning beauty standards and surviving patriarchy. They explore the extremes of altering appearance, the evolution of fillers, and the emotional impacts of cosmetic procedures, challenging societal norms and promoting self-love.
The podcast debates the ethics of promoting Botox and fillers to young audiences influenced by social media.
It discusses the societal pressure to maintain youthful appearances versus embracing natural aging processes and authenticity.
Deep dives
Influence of Social Media on Beauty Standards
The podcast discusses how young individuals, influenced by social media content, are increasingly encouraged to undergo Botox and fillers, sparking concerns over the ethical implications of promoting such procedures to vulnerable age groups. The debate centers around the casual portrayal of cosmetic enhancements in online content and the impact on impressionable audiences.
Acceptance of Aging and Authenticity
The discussion covers the societal fear of aging and the pressure to maintain youthful appearances through procedures like Botox and fillers. Contrasting views address the importance of accepting natural aging processes, embracing authenticity, and challenging conventional beauty standards dictated by media trends and influencers.
Personal Ethical Dilemmas and Body Neutrality
Personal reflections on using Botox and fillers raise ethical dilemmas and emphasize the need for a nuanced approach towards cosmetic enhancements. The theme of body neutrality emerges, highlighting the internal struggle between self-acceptance, societal pressures, and the complex decision-making process individuals face regarding physical alterations.
Youthful Image and Societal Expectations
The conversation delves into the societal shift towards a homogenized 'LA face' aesthetic created by cosmetic procedures, potentially erasing individual diversity and promoting a standardized beauty ideal. The podcast also explores the consequences of cosmetic enhancements, the long-term emotional impacts, and the influence of transparency in discussing Botox and filler procedures.
Does getting botox and filler contribute to unjust beauty standards? Or are women literally not allowed to have anything anymore? This week, your perfect little hosts, Isa Medina and Lydia Keating, discuss whether it's right or wrong to get botox and filler. Are we making things worse by not aging naturally or are we just trying to survive the dang patriarchy? Can women even make mistakes? Factually speaking, no. But your hosts are here to look at both sides! In classic fash, they debate the extremes and chit chat about life as perfect beautiful women. xx love you!!
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