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How mental health links to body image issues

Doctor checking a girl's face for surgery. (Courtesy)

The recent death of a popular online influencer after a botched plastic surgery has left many with questions and a debate raging. Health authorities are also scrambling to inspect and uphold standards in medical facilities licensed to carry out such procedures.

Unfortunately, such tragic event are a regular occurrence the world over with individuals from both genders, varied age, and different socio economic backgrounds looking for a quick fix to perceived physical flaws from their idea of ideal beauty.

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