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A recent paper from the Netherlands illustrates the philosophical pitfalls involved in cosmetic surgery by taking the hypothetical standpoint of a parent discussing rhinoplasty with her adolescent daughter.
The scenario is that the daughter has returned from working as an au pair in America and wishes …
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