While browsing through the book “The Beauty Myth” by
Naomi Wolf, one comes across interesting ideas emerging out of the concept of
beauty.
It is true that women over the centuries have come
to enjoy more equality, privileges and social and political rights, Naomi Wolf
is troubled by the fact that beauty factor has assumed greater dominance over
women’s lives, their thinking, thinking of their male colleagues, preference of marketing and promotional companies, fashion
trends and so on.
Naomi wolf is troubled by a different kind of social control,
which, she argues, may prove just as restrictive as the traditional image of
homemaker and wife. It’s the beauty myth, an obsession with physical perfection
that traps the modern woman in an endless spiral of hope, self-consciousness,
and self-hatred as she tries to fulfill society’s impossible definition of “the
flawless beauty”.
There is no doubt that the role of women in modern society
continues to be judged by how she is perceived by men and women, and not by her
real worth, her own merit, her own individuality, irrespective of normal
socially acceptable norms of beauty. Naomi is especially sharp on “beauty”
aspect, and asks “are women beautiful or aren’t we?”
It is no doubt that appearances are always
important as they project the first impression. Happiness and beauty are two
concepts that are universally regarded as intrinsically inter-linked. Therefore,
beauty is not a myth, pleasant appearances, together with pleasant body
language and manners go a long way for success. Therefore, women wanting to
look beautiful is the most natural way of living.
This is the reason for the multi-billion
cosmetics industry that knows no recession and has continued to grow across the
world. Today, anti-aging creams, for example, can no longer make absurd claims
for their products, as they did a decade ago. Ten years ago, cosmetics
companies regularly declared that their youth creams “erased” signs of age,
“restructured” skin on a “cellular” level, and “renewed” tissue “from within” –
all of which are physically impossible, since their ingredients were not able
to penetrate the epidermis.”
The new medical procedure to restore young looks
now is botox injection. Botulinum toxin A is the most
commonly used form that is injected into the facial muscles and, within a few
hours, it attaches itself to the nerve endings of the motor muscles, thereby
affecting the nerve transmission to these muscles. It takes anywhere from two
to ten days to block the nerve transmitters which innervate the muscles where
it was injected. The effects of Botox lasts approximately three to four months
depending on various factors, and when the patient sees the wrinkles reappear,
the she needs same treatment again.
However, there can be serious side effects. The injections may cause minor
bruising, to be concealed with make-up. Botox cosmetic can spread to nearby
muscles and cause temporary drooping. It
occasionally causes a headache, nausea, or flu-like symptoms. It can react
adversely with certain herbal remedies, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and
heart and Alzheimer's drugs. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid botox
injections because the risks to a fetus or nursing baby have yet to be
determined. Botox Cosmetic company also issued the warning that it may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening, and advises to call doctor or get medical help right away if one has any of these problems any time after the injection of botox:
-“Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of
associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the
highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing
problems may last for several months
-Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect
areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss
of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and
drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble
saying words clearly (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing,
trouble swallowing. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate
machinery, or do other dangerous activities”
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