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Plastic Fantastic: Need for Perfection

Plastic Fantastic: Need for Perfection

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Documentary

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As doctors transform their patients, physical changes reveal deeper truths about insecurities and aspirations. From Botox to risky body-altering procedures, explore the need for perfection that drives $50 billion cosmetic surgery industry.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

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Release Date

01 December 2023

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