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It’s hard to get away from reality TV’s latest obsession with cosmetic surgery. But is it really reality? Whatever it is, people seem to be watching—shows like “Nip/Tuck,” and people like Britney, Beyonce, and J-Lo. Hey guys, haven’t you heard? Everybody’s doing it! At least, that’s the impression they’re leaving. Cosmetic or plastic surgery has become a booming business. Last year, nine and a half million Americans had cosmetic surgery of some kind, a 24 percent increase since 2000. Because people spent $8.4 billion on plastic surgery and because women
