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Thinking of getting a minor cosmetic procedure like botox or fillers? Here’s what to consider first

One in three Australians we surveyed had a new concern about their appearance since the pandemic began. But while minor cosmetic procedures might give some people a boost, for others it’s a bad idea.
Six million Botox procedures are performed every year. Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press

Can you have too much Botox?

Botox, one of the most common dermatological treatments, is now trending with millennials. But can too much Botox be bad for you?
Insecurities young people have about their bodies are often exacerbated by unrealistic content on social media. From shutterstock.com

In a virtual universe of ‘perfect’ bodies, Instagram’s new policy offers important protection for young users

Adolescence is a time of heightened vulnerability around body image. Instagram’s policy to stop teens viewing posts advertising weight loss ‘solutions’ and cosmetic procedures is socially responsible.

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