Study: Selfies urging more to get plastic surgery

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CHICAGO (WLS) —
A recent study shows selfies are influencing a greater number of people to undergo cosmetic procedures, even plastic surgery.

We used to see ourselves in pictures only occasionally, but mobile technology has given us instant photo feedback and social networking has invited a new level of scrutiny.

“I think I look good,” said Brittany Pekla. “I mean, I don’t think I look ugly. But there’s things I’d like to fix.”

Pelka says she feels pressure to do whatever it takes to look young. The 28-year-old spa coordinator has been injecting her face with Botox and fillers since she was 22.

Source: abc7chicago.com

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