To botox or not to botox? It's an interesting subject of conversation. The reason for all the commotion is a television program about botox and fillers. The presenter asks for that program to known Dutch whether they use botox. The discussion flared up when it became known that a Dutch soapstar, who first admitted on camera that she uses botox, demanded that these images will not be broadcasted on TV. She even threatened with a lawsuit.
To many celebrities it seems to be difficult to admit openly that they use botox. In June I reviewed on this blog Sharon Stone, because she's one of the first international celebrities who openly admits that she uses fillers. In the Netherlands we have Marijke Helwegen, who has been the ambassadress of the cosmetic surgery for many years. Their openness is still rare.
The number of women (and men) who openly admits to use botox and such like, is in fact quite scarce. And that is a pity. Everyone can do with his body what he wants. Everybody can appoint good reasons to use botox or not. The debate whether it makes someone more beautiful or not, is irrelevant. You can't argue about taste.
More interesting is the question of why many people deny that they use botox. Even at that point that the differences with the previous appearance are evident or when the smooth skin of the face does no longer match with the hands, neck and age.
The Dutch actress Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen recently named the hormone treatments she has undergone to become pregnant as a cause of her altered appearance. Previously she explained that the light in the studio was to blame for her changed appearance on a talk show. It's a pity that she does not dare to admit that her new teeth, lips, hairline and nose are the cause cosmetic treatments. How liberating it would be for her if she does not have to live with a lie that (almost) nobody believes. Why is she doing this? And with her many others?
Is it to preserve the illusion that you stay young, even at an advanced age? Is it because we reflect ourselves to the ideals of beauty (young, slim, toned and radiant) that are imposed on us and that it's difficult to admit that you do not (anymore) meets here. Is it shame, because you actually think that botox is 'not done'? Or shame or fear that others see that you aren't perfect (anymore)? Or is it the fear of criticism and unsolicited opinions of others?
In this world of selfies, Tinder, Instagram, Facebook, Photo Shop, filters, advertisement, marketing and more, you will be judged and condemned in a few seconds on your appearance. Therefore everyone wants to present theirself at theirs most favorable. That's how we all create a 'perfect' world, where everyone is beautiful and happy. That is very understandable and also fine. But why do we fool ourself and others by pretending the world on social media and in the media is like the real world? Why is it so important to relate to these 'bubble' and maintain the illusion of a perfect world?
Who knows the answer?
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