Plastic Surgery / New Head
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Plastic Surgery / New Head
EXTREME PLASTIC SURGERY - satire on unrealistic expectations for surgery: young woman patient exchanges ugly head for pretty one
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1847 Cosmetic Cure Ether Exchanges Radical Results Satire Surgery Toilet Ugliness Ugly
EDITORS COMMENTS
This thought-provoking print titled "Plastic Surgery / New Head" is a satirical take on the extreme and unrealistic expectations often associated with cosmetic surgery. In this historical depiction from 1847, a young woman patient can be seen exchanging her ugly head for a pretty one in a radical and drastic attempt to cure her perceived ugliness.
The image serves as a commentary on society's obsession with physical appearance and the lengths some individuals are willing to go to achieve societal standards of beauty. The use of ether as anesthesia highlights the dangerous and experimental nature of early plastic surgery procedures.
Through this satire, the artist challenges viewers to question the value placed on external beauty and consider the psychological implications of undergoing such dramatic transformations. The juxtaposition of the toilet in the background adds an element of absurdity, further emphasizing the absurdity of prioritizing superficial aesthetics over inner qualities.
Overall, "Plastic Surgery / New Head" serves as a reminder that true beauty comes from within and that self-acceptance is far more valuable than conforming to unattainable ideals perpetuated by society.
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