Body dysmorphic disorder, BDD, a psychiatric condition marked by excessive concern over imagined or minor defects in appearance, is intricately linked to the prevailing cultural ideals of beauty.
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Lenia Watson-Burton, a 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator, expected that cosmetic surgery would get rid of stubborn fat quickly and easily — just as the web advertising promised. Instead, she died ...
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Lenia Watson-Burton, a 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator, expected that cosmetic surgery would get rid of stubborn fat quickly and easily — just as the web advertising promised. Instead, she died ...