Young Indians Seek Cosmetic Surgery to Boost Confidence

With changing concepts of beauty in India and more money to spend on their appearance, Indian youth are increasingly opting for cosmetic surgery to boost their self-confidence.

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Young Indians Seek Cosmetic Surgery to Boost Confidence — Women walk past a fabric shop at a market in Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi, India, Monday, Aug. 1, 2005.Youth in India are increasingly going under the knife to enhance their appearance and improve their self-confidence. Gurinder Osan/AP Photo

By Venus Upadhayaya

12/10/2014Updated: 12/10/2014

Venus Upadhayaya

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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.