A documentary, Knifed Up: The Evolution of Plastic Surgery, explores the growing trend of plastic surgery among African American women, examining the underlying causes and influences of this phenomenon. The film features celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Wendy Williams, who have undergone various cosmetic procedures, including rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, and buttock augmentation. The documentary raises questions about the health risks associated with these procedures and the addictive behavior that can result from a pursuit of physical perfection.
Knifed Up
The once-exclusive world of plastic surgery has evolved, with plastic procedures now sought after by Black Americans to attain a socially constructed ideal of physical perfection.
