Asia and cosmetic surgery, a curse from America

Well, after reading the article China's Cosmetic Surgery Craze I honestly found this to be old news. Height was always something that people wanted. What I got from this article however, is that the want to be tall has turned into a need. As proved when the article describes height limits for men and women to obtain certain jobs. I have witnessed this in other countries as well such as the Philippines where the military height limit is 5 foot 7 inches. What has also become a need is plastic surgery to make one more beautiful. In order for actresses to maintain their jobs they need to change their bodies to accommodate a more American look. Cosmetic surgery has become a thriving business not only in China but also in Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and various other Asian countries.

There is something in common with these countries.
I will ask you a question.

Who do these countries trade with the most when it comes to a country outside of the Asian continent?

The answer is America.

The problem in other words is us. Us the American people who put such emphasis on looks, who are assumed to be naturally tall, and who have no problem spending money on cosmetic surgery to fix whatever we decide is ugly. These countries mind you don't really trade with Europe. The majority of products created in these countries go to the United States. In turn our companies set up in Asia further spreading American influence and American ideals of beauty.

If you don't believe me well lets just say China has Walmart, KFC, and even Hooters. Popular restaurants in Japan happen to be (believe it or not) McDonald's and Pizza Hut.

The connection here is the fact that not only are our businesses moving overseas but also our ideals of beauty. The two photos up top clearly shows how these women or should I say actresses are essentially changing their faces to match American Caucasian features such as light skin.

A link that proves that American ideals of beauty are being assimilated by our brothers and sisters in Asia is a youtube video of a hooters restaurant in China which of course makes its best attempt to mimic American ideals of beauty for women.