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Plastic Rebellion

Consumers fight back against the growth of a “plastic planet”

Implications - With almost 9.5 million cosmetic procedures conducted in 2010 (as reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), it doesn’t seem likely that consumers are shying away from plastic surgery. Yet, a rise in “anti-plastic” ads and photography may indicate otherwise. Making a profound statement on the industry, these often hard-to-stomach images show that true beauty can’t be reached with a knife. Like the fight against too-skinny models, this plastic rebellion reminds consumers of the consequences of emphasizing outer beauty over inner beauty.
Trend Themes
1. Body Positivity Movement - The rise of anti-plastic ads and photography pushes for redefining beauty standards beyond conventional beauty.
2. Eco-friendly Plastic Alternatives - Consumers push back against plastic rebellion with eco-friendly packaging and product alternatives.
3. Medical Tourism - Emergence stretch-and-blow liposuction as a sustainable solution to global financial crisis by injecting fat into the poor sparks new opportunities for medical tourism.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty & Cosmetics - Industry professionals can counter plastic rebellion and importance consumers place on wellness and natural beauty trends.
2. Packaging & Design - Industry professionals can create sustainable and eco-friendly packaging alternatives for products to counteract the issue of plastics waste.
3. Tourism & Travel - Promotion of medical tourism can spark new opportunities for people who seek stretch-and-blow liposuction as a solution to their weight management.
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'A New Kind of Beauty' by Mr. Toledano Features Enhanced Individual
'A New Kind of Beauty' by Mr. Toledano is a portrait series that shows how the individuals who pay for such startling transformations are actually no different from the rest of us. Forcing us to rethink… MORE
Exaggerated Runway Faces
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Mi Lajki's Spring Summer 2011 Collection is Eerily Unsettling
Fusing a crazy creativity with a contemporary take on fairytales, Mi Lajki presented a new take on summer dressing at Stockholm Fashion Week. Borrowing from the aesthetic of popular models including Gemma… MORE
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Zen Moments Series by Nienke Klunder Shows Sad Emotions
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Masha Voronina Tush Winter Beautifies Cosmetic Surgery
The Masha Voronina Tush Winter spread for 2010 gives readers a slightly deeper look into the "beauty" of cosmetics surgery. Through this editorial, it is clear that going under the knife isn't all that… MORE
Shoulder Architecture
Shoulder Architecture
Dis Magazine Predicts Shoulder Plastic Surgery as the Next Big Thing
With the numerous variations of body parts that can be “enhanced” by going under the knife, DIS Magazine predicts sculpted shoulders to be the up-and-coming hit for plastic surgery. As depicted in the… MORE
Hacksaw Surgery Shoots
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Peter Kemp Captures a Crazed Cosmetic Surgeon in the Act
Peter Kemp is a Dutch photographer who is scaring people away from plastic surgery with his new 'The Plastic Surgeon' photoshoot. This shoot features a bizarre plastic surgeon cutting up a beautiful woman… MORE
Reverse Liposuction
Reverse Liposuction
Stretch-and-Blow Liposuction May Solve World Hunger Issue
We've all heard of liposuction (thanks in large part to the plastic surgery adventures in Hollywood), but I'm sure many of you are unfamiliar with stretch-and-blow liposuction. Instead of taking out fat,… MORE

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