How cosmetic treatments went from celebrity luxury to everyday routine
By
Neha Kale
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
This article examines the normalization of cosmetic treatments like Botox and dermal fillers, tracing how they've shifted from being associated with wealth and celebrity to becoming routine procedures accessible to the general public. Through the story of Mary Munson, who started with "baby Botox" at age 37, the article explores how these treatments have become commonplace, often performed during lunch breaks or at dentist appointments, and questions what this trend means for evolving beauty standards and societal pressures around aging.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt was just a starter to see what it was like, and I realised that I enjoyed it. And to be honest I don't feel like I see a huge change.
Once associated with wealth and celebrity, cosmetic treatments to defy ageing have become more commonplace.
Botox at the dentist and fillers on your lunch break: how did cosmetic treatments become the new normal?
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