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Body dysmorphia is tied to the natural desire of people wanting to change or improve how they look, but sometimes, that desire can go too far. Modern culture has sort of an acceptance to some of these modifications like piercings or tattoos; often, they are harmless ways of expressing yourself. However, it becomes more serious when it crosses into bigger changes like major surgery or the chasing of extreme physique goals. That’s where the difference between healthy self-expression and harmful obsession can appear. The problem often comes from the pressure of cultural and social standards of beauty. People see an image of what they think they should look like, whether it’s curves that seem “perfect” or an overly muscular body, and they feel that they have to reach that level no matter the cost. For some, this means turning to risky shortcuts such as cosmetic surgery or excessive use of fillers for ladies; or for men, steroids or performance-enhancing substances, which may seem to offer quick results but can damage the body and mind in lasting ways. This issue of body dysmorphia is especially worrying for teenagers. At such a young age, they are still growing and changing naturally, but some of these teenagers already feel pressured to take shortcuts to alter their bodies. Using things like steroids or surgery at that stage can cause serious harm later in life, and it shows just how intense the demand to look a certain way has become. Body dysmorphia crosses into dangerous territory such that it no longer is about wanting to look “better.” For reasons, people feel pushed to change themselves, while battling the emotional toll when they never feel satisfied. It's a disorder that loses sight of a healthy or natural human image.

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